THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING THERAPY

  • Think about what you want from therapy

    Don’t worry if you feel unclear about this, we can work it out together. Everyone’s goals in therapy look and sound different, but it can be really useful to think about what you’d like to work towards.

  • Be honest

    Therapy offers a space for you to bring your whole authentic self. Being honest, however hard or scary that might feel will enrich the process, help me understand you better and might even feel good in the process. Whilst you have autonomy and the right to use the space as you wish, I always welcome and encourage honesty in the therapy room.

  • Nothing is off limits

    Therapy is a non-judgemental holding space for you to bring challenging and (potentially) uncomfortable feelings, thoughts or experiences. Everything from shame, sex, anger, rage, desires, questions or dreams are all welcome. Maybe there’s something you want to say or bring but aren’t quite ready, that’s ok too and we can work towards creating a safe and secure space where you feel comfortable enough to share.

  • If you have any concerns, tell me

    Any concerns you have on your mind, please tell me and we can work through it, whether it’s about our working relationship, or feeling you want to change focus or goals. Some things that may feel trivial or small are all important and worthy of space in our session.

  • Therapy doesn't always feel "good"

    Therapy can feel challenging sometimes, like working out, meditating, eating healthier – it’s normal to not always enjoy it. If you’re able to stick with it, tolerate and go through those uncomfortable or harder moments, the reward will be well worth it.

  • Think of therapy as a process

    A misconception around therapy is that you come to get “fixed” and the therapist will give you a formula for happiness. Therapy is a process of incremental steps moving towards a deeper understanding of yourself and your internal and external worlds. This in turn, can lead to deeper fulfilment in all aspects of your life.

  • You don’t have to be at rock bottom to start therapy

    Sometimes we think of therapy as a last resort. Whilst it’s ok to come to therapy at any point, it can also act as an early intervention or prevention, to give you support to manage challenges.

  • Part of therapy is talking about the past

    Whether your childhood holds a lot of trauma or happiness, our early experiences impact and inform our present day. Therapy doesn’t need to just be about your history or childhood, but it’s an important component to be explored; to allow me to better understand you and in turn support you in understanding yourself more deeply.

NEXT STEPS

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Before beginning our first session, I offer an optional free 10 minute call with you to introduce myself and check in about what you’re looking for. Then we can book in our first session.