Structure of a Complete Counseling Process

The five-session sequential model

A comprehensive counseling process can be effectively structured in five meetings or stages. The first session is devoted to the initial interview and goal setting.

The second session focuses on body morphology analysis, asking the client to wear comfortable clothing for measurements.

The third meeting deals with colorimetry and the color test. The fourth session focuses on style, analyzing photos of favorite looks and garments.

Finally, the fifth session is for the return of the report and action plan.

This breakdown allows the client to process the information gradually and reflect between sessions.

Report delivery and diagnostic flexibility

When presenting findings, it is crucial to avoid rigid labeling. Telling someone "your body is a pear" may generate rejection or discomfort if that typology does not appeal to them.

Instead, it is recommended to offer personalized suggestions based on the individual's unique characteristics, explaining how to balance their proportions without pigeonholing them into a strict geometric figure.

The report should be presented as a guide to tools tailored to their current life moment and search, always remembering that the service is personalized and not a generic application of internet rules.

Setting SMART goals

To ensure tangible results, the process should culminate with the definition of clear goals using the SMART methodology.

Goals should be Specific (what exactly do I want to improve), Measurable (how will I know I have made progress), Achievable (realistic for the client's context), Relevant (relevant to their overall picture) and Time-bound.

For example, instead of a vague goal such as "improve my image," you set "improve shirt wear in two months," defining concrete steps to achieve it. This transforms abstract desires into an executable work plan.

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