Case Study Analysis: Identifying Presenting Issues and Ethical Considerations in Counselling Children

Assessment 3: Case Study
Analysis

Introduction
In recent times there is greater emphasis being set on the right to education for every
individual which contrasts to harm caused by having an uneducated person to society. However,
there are several barriers to effective learnings under which physical, as well as mental state of
mind, is being affected. For the provided report document which is a report, findings will be
presented concerning analysing two of the case study. The case studies of Jessica who is a child
and Zac who is an adolescent are being highlighted (Buckle, 2021). Within the essay, critical
analysis will be made concerning presenting potential issues in each case study, identification of
possible contributing factors, presentation of ethical issues and risks with their management and
relevant goals for managing the case and deriving suitable interventions to contrast on the
highlighted situation.
Main Body
Identify presenting issues
Analysis Jessica Case study
Jessica is a six years old female child who came with her mother as she was suffering
from various issues such as she was struggling to sleep which has impacted her overall behaviour
and even at the school too that is why she came to see the Counsellor. Counselling session has
been taken into consideration by her mother as these issues faced by Jessica are resulting in
being some sort of mental trauma to her. For instance, experiences of conflicts and quarrels
between parents often result negatively especially towards their children. In addition to that,
these circumstances emerged in the development of a negative atmosphere in Jessica's house as
well as resulted in being the major reason for her mental trauma. Being a child, all these health
issues could be a serious threat in upcoming future circumstances in her development. As her
father denied permission for her therapy, her mother has considered taking her to therapy
sessions without her father's notice. Therefore, after receiving complaints from school, Jessica's
mother has been more aware and careful towards her physical as well as mental health issues
(Ravenscroft, 2018).
Jessica
As the child grows older they have a load of studies, new responsibilities and various
levels of stress. As per the given case, the main reason for Jessica is her father that also affected

her sleep schedule that lead to a poor level of concentration and lack of attention with a high-
stress level. This situation can impact the mental situation of any child and their health behaviour
can be changed into aggressive behaviour. This report particularly highlights the main symptoms
of adult interaction and function. It can be said that all the children who face traumas in their
childhood may feel neglected due to their parent's negligence (Langford, 2018).
Ethical considerations when counselling children
 Confidentiality: Keeping the information and details confidential must be the major
ethical consideration to take into account in counselling practices. For instance, relating
to providing a case study which is of Jessica, it includes keeping the information private
and ensuring the privacy of information and knowledge of children going through
counselling sessions and therapy. Moreover, it also includes sharing of information and
knowledge to their parents as well as other parties involved appropriately. The
documentation of the counselling process is also included in privacy and confidential
terms, which determines whoever has the right to access these documents. Furthermore,
the information and knowledge accumulated in a counselling process must be free of any
judgements and perceptions.
 Involving family members: Involvement of family members or members is majorly
considered in counselling practices of a child. For instance, in the provided case study,
this aspect is taken into account for carrying out counselling sessions and therapy to
acknowledge parents or guardians of possible considerations that may emerge. It has
been observed in most cases that the counselling process has faced various challenges
due to different aims and opinions of parents. This aspect also facilitates efficient
interaction of children with their parents after getting insightful knowledge from the
therapy sessions in the counselling process (Seikkula, Arnkil, and Hoffman, 2018).
 Connecting with associated parties: Counsellors providing therapy sessions often
consider connecting with the child’s associated parties such as school, mentors, doctors,
etc. Referring to the case study, connecting with these associated parties provides
counsellors with various insightful information that generally result in being useful and
important in facilitating quality counselling therapy sessions. Therefore, this
consideration of counsellors leads to a determination of suitable and comfortable
solutions to problems faced by the child.