What to expect
Your first session
A first session is a conversation, not a test. It lasts 50 minutes.
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Step 1: Before you come
You get my fee in writing, and a link to the intake forms on the practice portal. Please do not send medical details through this website.
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Step 2: The first conversation
We talk about when the worry started, what sets it off and what you do to get through it. You decide how much to say. You do not need the right words.
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Step 3: How we would work
I explain the method, what it asks of you between sessions and what it can stir up. We do not start exposures on the first day. Then you decide whether to go on.
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Step 4: Before you leave
We settle on a next step and I answer questions about fees and cancellation.
Questions
About the first session
01Do I have to talk about everything?
No. You decide what to share, and when. Many first sessions are about pace and what you want from therapy.
02Is there anything to prepare?
Nothing special. If you are coming to the office, tell me if anything would make the visit easier. If you are joining by video, find a quiet room.
03What if it is not a fit?
Then I will say so, and help you look for someone who is.
Ready to book?
Tell me how to reach you and I will reply on a weekday.