In the first few sessions, your therapist will focus on getting to know you and what brought you to therapy, listening closely to provide a personalized approach that fits your needs. Strong emotions during this process are completely normal, but your therapist will guide and support you every step of the way in a safe, non-judgmental space. Therapy works best when you're ready to invest your time and energy into the process of working through your emotions.
What to Expect
First Counselling Session
In the first session we will discuss what brought you to therapy and discuss the plan moving forward. This will include:
- How often you would like to come in
- How long you expect to attend therapy
- What you expect for your next session
Subsequent Counselling Sessions
As therapy progresses, you'll find that much of the growth happens outside of sessions, through your everyday lived experiences. It helps to come to each session with questions or reflections from the time in between. Therapy is meant to be empowering — helping you process difficult events and memories while equipping you with the strategies and tools to move toward your goals.
Don't hesitate to tell your therapist if something isn't working for you. Their most important job is to help you through what brought you there in the first place. Trust the process, stay open, and be curious.
