1.Appoint a consultation time in advance Please call one or two days in advance to make an appointment with the counselor before the consultation. Consult with the counselor at a time that suits each other to avoid wasting your time. 2.Please be punctual to your appointment. Being punctual to your appointment after making an appointment with the counselor is not only a sign of respect for the counselor, but also a sign that you take yourself and your problems seriously. This is also one of the evaluation indicators for the counselor to judge whether you are suitable for counseling, and sometimes, it can even predict the effect you may achieve in the end. In addition, because counseling is provided on a “rental time” basis, even if you are late, the counselor will ask you to pay for the agreed upon time and will not easily extend it. Of course, there is no need to arrive too early, even if you arrive early, the meeting will still start at the appointed time. It is usually appropriate to arrive about 10 minutes before the appointed time. 3. First meeting There are no special requirements for the first meeting, and no special preparation is required. Counseling requires that visitors reflect as much of themselves as possible during the session (we value truthfulness over completeness), and you may conceal as much as necessary, e.g., you may use an alias, you may conceal the names of other clients, you may conceal your workplace. The counselor will respect your privacy. However, you should try not to make unnecessary misrepresentations, such as changing the true story of what happened, changing the objectivity of the questions, changing your true feelings about yourself and the other parties, etc., as this may prevent the counselor from making a judgment about your problem. At the first meeting, the counselor usually does a structured work first – the counselor will explain the principle of confidentiality and its limitations, and will give a brief introduction to the visitor about the nature of counseling, how it works, and the process of counseling and other related matters, so that the visitor will have a clearer understanding of his or her rights and obligations. The counselor will make a preliminary judgment about your problem, including the diagnosis, preliminary assessment of the severity, and the general effectiveness of the counseling. The counselor will then consult with you about the following specific issues: 1) Do you intend to receive counseling? 2) What form of counseling will be used? 3) What is the frequency of counseling (usually 1-2 times a week for 60 minutes each time); 4) When will the counseling take place? 5) About the cost of counseling 6) How to pay; 7) About the handling of missed appointments, late arrivals, accidents, leave of absence, etc. Through the above assessment, judgment and negotiation, a consulting “agreement” or “contract” is formed between the consultant and the client. This agreement or contract is usually intangible, but effective, and requires the counselor and the client to abide by it carefully. Once the agreement is formed, it means that the counselor will accompany the client through his psychological journey of self-exploration, self-discovery, self-growth, and self-transcendence.