Collaborative-consultation is a structured way of working used by psychologists. In the simplest sense consultaton is a special kind of conversation - one which facilitates solutions. Issues are raised with the psychologist, and a collaborative process is initiated that combines joint exploration, information gathering, such as through assessment, intervention and review.

As well as the process being psychological,  psychological models of behaviour, development and learning can be brought into focus,  to help to make sense of what is happening from a psychological perspective.