What happens in the first session?

The first session with me is an opportunity for us to meet and start building a sense of how we might work together. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and to tell me a bit about what you’d like support with. There is no need to prepare for this, though it may be helpful to have a think about what is going well and less well in your life. I will ask you some questions to help me understand your issue, and to ensure it is within my competence. We will do a brief risk-assessment to ensure any risks are managed appropriately. I will ask if there is anything you want me to know about your intersectional identities and your life history. I will ask about experiences of previous therapy. If we are meeting in person, I will also show you the facilities and fire exits.

If we decide to continue working together, I will send you a contract, explaining the relevant details and boundaries of our work.