The counseling session during the counseling process

The counseling session is structured into 5 different stages that occur one after another during the counseling process and enable the counselor to take the client towards the goal fulfillment.

The five stages of a counseling session are:

1. The initial disclosure
2. The in-depth exploration stage
3. Commitment to action or goal setting
4. Counseling intervention
5. Termination or referral