What to Expect from Your First Therapy Session
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The first therapy session is an introductory meeting to assess your situation and agree on collaboration.
The first therapy session can feel nerve-wracking, but you don't need to prepare specially.
What happens?
- 1.Getting acquainted: The therapist introduces themselves and their approach
- 2.Assessment: You share why you're seeking help
- 3.Questions: The therapist asks about your background and symptoms
- 4.Goals: You discuss what you hope to get from therapy
- 5.Practical matters: Schedule and pricing are agreed upon
Tips
- Be honest – the therapist has a duty of confidentiality
- You can ask anything about therapy
- The first session is also your chance to evaluate if the therapist feels like a good fit
- If it doesn't feel right, you can look for another therapist