Initial Session The moment that you interact with the client, that is the moment the helping relationship begins. The first half of the first session or the entire first session should be devoted to rapport (Jacobs and Schimmel, 2013). When opening up a session there are things that need to be discussed and understood. The counselor needs to set the precedence for the relationship and discuss the important rules and boundaries regarding the relationship. The counselor should disclose the rules and limits to confidentiality. The counselor should also discuss what they will do for them as a counselor as well as their philosophy of counseling. The disclosure statement should be discussed as well as any questions the client may have. They
