The initial assessment session sets the tone for therapy. It influences formulation, treatment planning, risk management, and the therapeutic alliance.

This training provides a clear and structured framework for conducting thorough initial assessments. The focus is on practical application, helping you organise sessions efficiently while ensuring you gather clinically relevant information.

You will learn how to structure the intake session, prioritise key information, assess clinician fit, clarify therapy goals, and meet ethical obligations. The training also covers the use of psychometric screeners, foundational risk assessment considerations, and managing client expectations about therapy.

This course is designed to help you conduct initial assessments with greater clarity, confidence, and structure.

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Learning Objectives

By completing this CPD training, you will be able to:

• Structure an initial assessment session in a clear and systematic way
• Identify essential domains and questions to cover during intake
• Determine clinician fit and scope of practice considerations
• Establish broad therapy goals to guide treatment planning
• Navigate consent and confidentiality requirements
• Select and apply psychometric screening tools appropriately
• Conduct a basic risk assessment within the intake session
• Manage client expectations about therapy process and outcomes

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Terms of Purchase

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