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Your first therapy session

How to use this cheat sheet

Share it with people about to start. Knowing what to expect makes the first appointment easier to keep.

What is inside

Words you might hearAssessment. The first conversation, where you and the therapist see whether to work together.
Questions you might be askedWhat brings you here now?
Practical things to prepareThe address or video link, tested beforehand.
How you might feelNervous beforehand
After the sessionNotice how you feel.

Three title ideas for your own version

Your first therapy session
What happens in a first counselling session
Before your first appointment

Where to promote it

Your websiteyour booking confirmationInstagramlocal community directories

What happens in a first therapy session?

Usually a welcome, an explanation of how sessions work and confidentiality, a chance to say what brings you and a conversation about next steps.

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