A descriptive diagnosis is a summary of a person's presenting problems. A clinical diagnosis involves placing information about the person's symptoms and feelings into a recognizable category. Establishing a good diagnosis is one of the critical aspects of therapy since it guides the therapist in choosing the best treatment. A treatment plan may be revised during the course of therapy. It is always important for a person to know why a particular treatment is recommended.
Confidentiality means maintaining the absolute privacy of the therapy situation.
By law, the only qualification to breaking confidentiality is the clear suicidality of a person, or their naming of an individual who they plan to harm. Psychotherapy is a unique dialogue between a therapist and a client which promotes self-exploration. Psychotherapy uses talking, problem solving, and insight to help a person understand their feelings or fears that may be blocking their ability to achieve goals and feeling a sense of emotional well-being. There are many different philosophies of psychotherapy. It is based on the principle that psychological development occurs as a result of an interaction between temperment and environmental experiences.