The most common request in my practice is problems with children and adolescents. In 90% of cases, parents seek advice. We devote the first meeting to formulating the request and drawing up the contract. There are issues that can be resolved by working with parents. No meetings with the child. Typically, such questions relate to parent-child relationships. As soon as the parent changes the child’s perception and forms of interaction with him, the relationship improves. And there is no need for a meeting between a psychologist and a child. But there are other requests related directly to the child. You can't do without meeting him. Then the second meeting is devoted to getting to know the child and making a diagnosis. Parents, planning a meeting, ask: “How can I tell my child that we are going to see a psychologist? Is it worth talking about this at all?” There have been different cases in practice. From the client’s request to tell the child that I am a doctor (the client was even ready to provide me with a white coat)))), to a detailed explanation to a 4-year-old child of the functionality of a psychologist, including competencies from the relevant professional standard. I am always for honesty with clients. Regardless of their age. And I always start the meeting by introducing and explaining to the child who a psychologist is and how he can help. I always discuss the diagnostic results and my conclusions and recommendations with my little client (at a level accessible to him). I always tell my parents that a meeting with a psychologist is voluntary. And a child at any age has the right to choose - to go or not to go. I recommend telling your child about who a psychologist is (children need to know that a psychologist has nothing to do with psychos - I often hear this question from younger schoolchildren))). And why do they turn to psychologists (he will help you find a way out of a difficult situation, learn something important for you - communicate with guys, overcome shyness, learn to do homework on your own, improve relationships with friends, etc.). Talk about confidentiality (what you tell the psychologist will remain between you). Respect for the child, openness and honesty are a guarantee of harmonious relationships and successful work!