Note: all the names and some of the details have been changed to protect identities.
Mary
Presenting problem: feeling sad in the morning. Her issue was a desire not to get pregnant.
Jane
Presenting problem: drinking too much. Her issue was that she didn't feel grown up.
Andrea
Presenting problem: shyness. Her issue was that of feeling embarrassed in group situations.
Joan
Presenting problem: anxiety about her health. Her issue was not being able to initiate things or challenge authority.
Anne
Presenting problem: lack of self-worth. Her issue concerned her body image.
Sarah
Presenting problem: numerous fears and lack of self-acceptance. Her issue was an emotionally and physically abusive childhood.
Natasha
Presenting problem: cigarette smoking. Her issue was the death of her father which remained unresolved due to her over-controlling mother.