Scenario: A man visits a relationship counsellor to ask about how the counselling process works. The counsellor explains the steps involved, including individual interviews, a joint session, and an intake session, and mentions the current waiting list.
Counsellor: Thanks for coming in today. To start, I’ll walk you through how our relationship counselling process is set up so you know what to expect going forward.
Man: Great, thanks. I’m just hoping we can get some support. Things haven’t been going well between us lately, and I’m not really sure where to begin.
Counsellor: We usually begin with an initial interview with just one partner, which is what we’re doing now. Then we meet with your partner separately in a similar session.
Man: So after that, do we both come in together? Or do you decide that based on what each of us says in the individual sessions?
Counsellor: Yes, the third step is a joint session. That allows us to bring both perspectives together and start working on shared goals and communication strategies.
Man: Okay, that makes sense. How long does it usually take to get to that stage? I imagine you might have quite a few people on the waiting list.
Counsellor: There is currently a bit of a wait, around three to four weeks. But we try to schedule the three sessions fairly close together once we start.
Man: That’s not too bad. Is there anything else I need to do before we get booked in?
Counsellor: Before we begin proper counselling, we also hold a short intake session. It helps us understand your situation better, including any concerns, history, or key issues.
Man: Is that intake session done separately too, or together with my partner?
Counsellor: It can be either, but we often start it individually. The goal is to gather enough background to guide the counselling more effectively.
Man: Alright, sounds fair. I just really want us to work through things properly, with someone who knows how to guide the conversation.
Counsellor: That’s exactly what we’re here for. I’ll note down today’s details and let you know as soon as we have the intake session scheduled.
| Speaker | Total Words | Segments (25–37 words) | Segments (15–25 words) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counsellor | 166 | 4 | 3 |
| Man | 146 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall | 312 | 8 | 6 |
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