Starting therapy can feel like a big step.
Most people do not arrive completely certain. Often there is hesitation, anxiety, curiosity, hope, doubt, or simply exhaustion from carrying things alone for too long.
I offer a free first session because I believe people should have space to decide whether therapy feels right before making a financial commitment.
You should not have to pay first and then discover afterwards that the conversation did not feel safe, useful, or comfortable enough to continue.
What the first session is for
The first session is a chance for us to talk and get a sense of whether the work feels like a good fit.
You can speak about what has brought you to therapy, what you may be struggling with, what you hope for, or even your uncertainty about starting.
You do not need to explain everything perfectly.
There is no expectation to arrive with a prepared story or a clear psychological explanation of yourself.
Most people begin somewhere in the middle of confusion, emotion, contradiction, or not really knowing where to start.
That is okay.
What the session is like
The session is an ordinary therapeutic conversation.
There are no tricks, tests, or pressure.
You can ask questions about how I work, the kind of therapy I offer, confidentiality, online sessions, or anything else that feels important to you.
Part of the purpose of the session is also for you to notice how you feel within the conversation itself.
Do you feel heard?
Do you feel able to speak openly enough?
Does the work feel thoughtful, respectful, and safe enough to continue exploring?
Those things matter.
You are free to decide
At the end of the session, there is no obligation to continue.
You are free to take time to think about it.
Therapy works best when it is entered willingly, not through pressure, guilt, persuasion, or emotional dependency.
Sometimes the fit is right.
Sometimes it is not.
That is normal.
If we continue
If we both feel the work may be useful, we can arrange ongoing sessions together.
We can also discuss practical things such as session frequency, fees, availability, and how online therapy works.
Online sessions
Sessions take place online using a secure video platform.
You will need:
- A reasonably private space
- A stable internet connection
- A device with video and audio
- Enough privacy and uninterrupted time for the session
Further information about online therapy and confidentiality can be found here:
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A final thought
You do not need to convince me that your difficulties are serious enough.
If something is affecting your life, your relationships, your sense of self, or your emotional wellbeing, that is enough reason to talk.
Sometimes the hardest part is simply beginning.
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