When it comes to individual counselling, there are a few important things to consider that can help you make the most of your experience. 
First and foremost, it is essential to find a qualified counsellor who has the necessary qualifications and experience for the job. Achievable this by asking for any background information about their education and qualifications or even look at reviews from previous clients. You need to feel comfortable with your counsellor, as this will create an environment where you can openly discuss your feelings without feeling judged or uncomfortable.

It's also important to think about what type of therapy would be the best fit for you - cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) or existentialist therapy? Each different type of therapy works with different approaches so decide which approach suits your needs best in order to receive quality care. 

Additionally, before starting counselling sessions it is key that both parties have an understanding of what will be discussed during sessions including topics such as confidentiality and limits on time dedicated each session - typical session durations range between 45 minutes-1 hour maximum per week but could increase if deemed necessary by either party upon further discussions. It’s also worth bearing in mind that most therapists prefer not engaging in phone calls outside sessions as it interrupts their own therapeutic practice and ethical boundaries get broken very easily through casual conversations over phones/online chats etc., unless there’s an emergency situation where contact is required socially permissible - guidelines can always be discussed prior starting out sessions depending on particular situations relating purely towards client's needs/preferences & necessities only; anything else should remain off-limits typically within established ethics code standards practiced across many different reasonable alternative therapies present today otherwise known as ‘alternative lifestyle medicine’ – please take some time researching these terms more thoroughly before making a commitment! 
Lastly here’s a great blog article What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Individual Counselling? by Lead academy with more helpful tips on finding a good therapist., discussing questions like 'how to know when I'm ready' and 'how much do I tell my therapist'? Happy reading!

Before you decide to pursue individual counselling, there are some important things to consider. First and foremost, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the goals you hope to achieve from counselling - what exactly do you want from it? 

It is also essential that you feel comfortable with the counsellor. Counselling involves talking about difficult and personal subjects, so it's crucial that your therapist has a style of communication which suits your personality and builds trust between both of you. It may be helpful for you to look for feedback on the counsellors’ past clients or even book an initial appointment with them first before committing more long-term. 

You should also research the type of therapy a counsellor uses and whether it matches up with what you need - different therapists will use different styles according to their own training background. Some common therapies include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused brief therapy or Narrative therapy - but many have experience in other therapeutic styles too! You can always discuss this further in person or on the phone.  

Finally, make sure that any questions related to finances such as cost per session have been properly addressed beforehand- building expectations here helps ensure a smoother process overall once sessions start taking place. For further reading surrounding this topic we recommend checking out this great blog article "6 Considerations When Choosing Individual Counselling".