The hardest session is almost always the one you have not booked yet. Once you are in the chair (or on the video call), most people are surprised by how unceremonious it actually is. Here is what to expect.
After you book, we send a short intake form. It asks for basics — contact info, emergency contact, what is bringing you in. There is no right way to fill it out. If a question does not apply, write 'pass' and we will revisit it together if it matters.
The therapist will introduce themselves, walk through confidentiality and its limits, and answer any questions about how sessions work, fees, or insurance. Confidentiality is taken seriously and there are specific legal exceptions — your therapist will name them clearly. This is your chance to ask anything that has been on your mind.
The therapist will ask what brought you in. There is no script. You can say 'I am not sure where to start' and they will help you find a thread. Some people arrive with a clear question. Some people arrive with a feeling they cannot name. Both are useful starting points.
You are not expected to share more than feels right in the first session. The therapist is paying attention to what you say and to what is hard to say. Both matter.
Toward the end, the therapist will share an early sense of what therapy with them might look like, suggest a possible direction or modality, and ask whether you would like to book another session. You are not committing to a course of treatment. You are deciding whether a second session feels worthwhile.
A free 15-minute consultation is exactly what it sounds like — a short conversation, no commitment, to see if it feels like a fit. You can ask anything. We can decline together if it does not feel right, with no awkwardness.
This article is educational and is not a substitute for individual therapy, medical care, or professional advice. Reading something that resonates is a useful start — a conversation with a Registered Psychotherapist is often the next step.
If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline), or go to your nearest emergency room. This site is not a crisis service.
A free 15-minute consultation is the lowest-pressure way to see if therapy with our team could help. Virtual or in-person.
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