First therapy session Marylebone

What to Expect From Therapy

Starting therapy can feel uncertain. This page explains the process clearly, so you know what happens before, during and after your first session.

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Taking the first step

Many people feel unsure before contacting a therapist. You may know exactly what you want to talk about, or you may simply feel that something needs to change. Either starting point is welcome.

Initial enquiry

You can get in touch by contact form, email, phone or WhatsApp. There is no need to explain everything in detail at this stage.

Introductory consultation

A short conversation gives space to discuss what brings you to therapy, availability and whether working together may feel suitable.

First full session

Your first session offers time to explore your current situation, relevant background and what you may want from therapy.

Short-term and longer-term therapy

Therapy can be focused and time-limited, or it can offer a longer-term space for deeper exploration.

Short-term work

Short-term therapy may focus on a specific issue, decision, transition or period of difficulty. It can help clarify what is happening and support you in finding a way forward.

Longer-term work

Longer-term therapy offers space to explore deeper patterns, recurring difficulties or questions about identity and meaning that may not resolve quickly through a brief intervention.

A confidential space to speak openly

Therapy provides a private and respectful space where you can speak honestly about what is happening in your life.

Sessions are confidential, with some legal and ethical limits. These may apply if there is a serious risk of harm to you or another person. Confidentiality and its boundaries can be discussed at the beginning of therapy.

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Frequently asked questions

These answers are designed to help you feel clearer before making an enquiry.

You can bring notes if that feels helpful.

There is no formal preparation required. Bringing a few notes can help if you want to keep track of what you would like to cover.

Think about what has led you to seek therapy now.

Reflecting on what has prompted you to reach out can be a useful starting point, though you do not need to have all the answers before you arrive.

Consider what you may hope could change.

Even a loose sense of what you are hoping for, however vague, can be a helpful place to begin the conversation.

It is completely okay not to know where to begin.

Many people come to therapy feeling uncertain about what to say first. That uncertainty is a perfectly natural place to start.

You can ask questions about the therapy process.

If you have questions about how sessions work, what to expect, or anything else, feel free to raise them at any point during the first session or before.

You can take things at a pace that feels manageable.

There is no pressure to share more than you are ready to. The pace of therapy is guided by what feels right for you.

Have a question before booking?

If you would like to ask about fees, availability or whether therapy may be suitable for you, you are welcome to get in touch.

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