Person-centred counselling notes in minutes.
NoteSono's dedicated Person-Centred format, and the Narrative format, capture the relational, exploratory nature of person-centred work. Speak naturally about what the client brought, what you noticed, and what emerged — NoteSono structures it into a reflective clinical note.
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Person-centred work often does not fit neatly into structured SOAP or BIRP sections. The Person-Centred format records the presenting issue in the client's terms, the areas explored, anything you offered, risk, and practical arrangements only. It never writes goals or a focus for next session, because person-centred practice does not set direction in advance. If you prefer continuous prose, the Narrative format covers what the client brought, your observations, and any themes that emerged.
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Common questions
What is the best note format for person-centred counselling?
NoteSono has a dedicated Person-Centred format: presenting issue in the client's terms, areas explored, anything offered, risk, and practical arrangements only, with no goals or direction set in advance. Narrative and DAP also suit person-centred work, and you can switch format on any note.
Do I need to use SOAP notes as a person-centred counsellor?
No. SOAP is common in medical and CBT settings but is not required for person-centred counselling. BACP doesn't require a particular format, so Narrative or the Person-Centred format are fine. NoteSono has 20 formats, including Person-Centred, Narrative, DAP, SOAP and BIRP.