To help you decide if therapy with me is the right fit, I have provided some information about what to expect from our sessions and other basic details about our time together.
Starting Therapy
When we first meet, we will have a chance to talk about what is on your mind. I will ask some questions to get to know you better and understand why you have decided to start therapy now. I would like to assure you that everything we discuss will be kept confidential. This is also your opportunity to ask me any questions you might have.
We will usually know fairly early on if therapy might help you and if I am the right therapist for you. I recommend meeting a few therapists to see who you feel most comfortable with, as that relationship is really important. Trust your instinct when making your choice, and if you feel good about it, we can start your therapeutic journey together.
After we meet, you are free to decide if you want to continue with therapy—no pressure at all. Take your time to make the decision that is best for you.
Ongoing Therapy
When you decide to start therapy, we will meet at the same agreed time and day each week. In our initial sessions, we will chat more about your goals for therapy and what you hope to get out of our sessions. If you are not sure about your objectives, that is okay. We can work together to look at your current challenges and stumbling blocks and figure out the best steps for your therapeutic journey.
Ending Therapy
There is no set length of time for your therapy, and we can discuss what works best for you. We can adjust things as needed. You are also free to end therapy whenever you want. My recommendation is to talk about the ending and plan for it. I would ideally set aside at least two sessions for an ending, but this depends on how long we have worked together. I will make sure we have enough time to review what we have done, what you have gained, and what you can take away from our time together.
I will also let you know well in advance about my working schedule, including periodic breaks and holidays. I hope you can do the same.
