One of the most powerful tools a therapist has is the ability to ask the right question at the right time. The 1200 Redirecting Therapy Questions Guidebook provides an expansive selection of therapeutic questions that guide clients back on track, deepen insight, and foster growth.
The Power of Redirecting Questions
Clients may get stuck, become defensive, or wander off-topic in therapy sessions. Redirecting questions gently bring them back into focus. When phrased with empathy and intention, these questions can help clients:
Reflect more deeply
Stay aligned with their goals
Develop emotional awareness
Shift from avoidance to engagement
What This Guidebook Offers
This guidebook contains:
1,200 redirecting questions organized by therapy goals
Situational guidance on when and how to use each question
Example scripts for different therapy types (CBT, person-centered, trauma-informed)
Techniques to promote client cooperation and openness
It’s designed to help therapists prompt self-reflection without pushing or overwhelming the client.
Improving Session Flow
With this guide, you’ll always have a question ready to:
Refocus when clients are rambling or avoiding
Gently challenge maladaptive thought patterns
Highlight progress and strengths
Encourage responsibility and self-efficacy
Each question is designed to open doors rather than shut them.
Practical Examples
For example:
“What do you think might happen if you tried something different?”
“What part of you believes that’s true?”
“How does this connect to what we discussed last week?”
These types of questions steer conversations with care and clarity.
Ideal for Supervision and Growth
Therapy students and new clinicians will appreciate the guidance this guidebook offers. It can also be used in supervision to improve interviewing skills and clinical intuition.
The 1200 Redirecting Therapy Questions Guidebook is a therapist’s secret weapon for managing even the trickiest conversations. By enhancing focus and deepening exploration, it helps both clients and therapists make the most out of every session.