What's my first session like?

I can however share some of my experience, and perhaps that is something of a comfort as we dispel some of the mystery!

We are all unique and therefore actually share something in common! It's what makes us different that enables us to come together in these spaces. 

So perhaps you're looking to get started right away and get stuck into the deep stuff...

Or maybe you're looking to explore and test the dynamic of the new relationship that's being created in these moments...

You might have high expectations of the first session and hope to get some form of resolution right away...

Or you might be hoping to dot the i's and cross the t's.

In reality, our first session together is most likely going to be a mix of all the above. It can often be surprising how quickly we can get through the initial agreement and begin working together...

Just as it can often be surprising just how much material we can get through in a single session, or how quickly a "bond" can be created between us that serves at the foundation of our future therapeutic work together.

Counselling can be a relational experience like no other and yes, it can be really special. I like to remember that your first session is YOUR first session and whatever you would like to bring, in whatever way you would like to bring it, is always the best place to start!

With warmth,