What to Expect from Therapy

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You might be wondering if it's right for you, or what it's actually going to be like. So here's a bit about my therapy room and how I work, to give you a sense of the space before you get here.

I chose this room because it reflects how I work: calm, warm, and private. It's simple — soft lighting, a comfortable sofa, quiet. Somewhere you can breathe out and settle. You don't need to have everything worked out before you arrive. You can just come as you are.

My Approach: Humanistic Counselling

Therapy with me isn't about being told what to do. It's about having space to explore what's going on for you, at your own pace. My job is to listen without judgment and help you make sense of what's happening.

You might bring grief that feels too big, anxiety that won't settle, relationship problems, or the chaos of living with ADHD. Sometimes we'll look at the past. Sometimes we'll focus on what's happening now. What matters is that it's your space, and we follow what feels most important to you.

What Happens in the First Session?

The first meeting is just a conversation. It's a chance for us to meet and for you to see if I might be the right fit.

Most people arrive feeling a bit nervous, not sure where to start. Sometimes we begin by talking about their day — what the morning was like, how it felt walking in. Before long, the conversation starts flowing and the important things come up naturally.

I'll ask a few questions about what's brought you here, but there's no pressure to share everything straight away or have all the answers. You can ask me anything too. A lot of people say that just starting the conversation brings some relief. At the end, you decide if you want to continue. No pressure either way.

Beyond the First Session

Therapy isn't quick. It's something we do step by step. Some days you'll talk a lot, other days you might be quieter. Some sessions feel heavy, others lighter. Whatever happens, we go at your pace.

Some people sit in silence at first. Others start talking immediately. Both are fine. There's no clock staring at you, no harsh lighting, no pressure. Just a quiet space where you can put down whatever you're carrying for a bit.

Over time, you'll probably notice a rhythm. Some weeks are lighter — maybe we laugh about something small, or you've had an easier time. Other weeks are harder, and we sit with sadness, grief, or confusion. Both are valid. Both are part of it. I'm here to make room for all of it, without judging any of it.

Over time, this can help you feel more connected to yourself, more able to handle what life throws at you, and more grounded in who you are.

Online or Telephone Sessions

Working online can be easier or gentler, especially if you don't live nearby. Some people like having a specific room to go to for therapy. Others find that working from home in a private space works just as well. The work itself is the same either way. The only difference is that you create the space for the session. I just need you to be somewhere private, safe, and free from interruptions.

Starting therapy takes courage. However you arrive — anxious, grieving, curious, hopeful, or unsure — this is a space where you can be yourself without judgment. Together, we make room for things to shift, in your own time.