3.1.1  Individual counselling

You will find that in most cases individuals prefer privacy and confidentiality during communication or counselling with you. It is important to respect the needs and interests of a client by finding a private room or place where you can talk with them (Figure 3.1).

  • When do you think that individual counselling is important?

  • When dealing with the confidential matters that relate to family planning and other reproductive health issues, individual counselling is best.

3.1  Concepts of counselling

3.1.2  Couple counselling