Starting therapy? 4 Things To Expect (And Not) In Your First Session

After you’ve mustered up the courage to show up for therapy, you might be wondering what it involves. Here are some things to expect (and not) in your first therapy session to help you feel more comfortable and informed.
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Congratulations on finally mustering up the courage to go for therapy. While not everyone is able to accept the fact that they need assistance to calm the storm within, a few who do often bring themselves to the positive life they always wanted to lead. After you take that first step out of your comfort zone, it is difficult to know what you should and shouldn’t expect out of your first therapy session.Here are some things to expect (and not) in your first therapy session to help you feel more comfortable and informed.

What To Expect From Your First Therapy Session

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Introduction

If you are thinking your first therapy session will magically bring a change in your mood, well that’s not the case. The aim of the first session is for the therapist to get to know you better. The first session is all about building the foundation for trust and support.

Discussing Reasons For Therapy

The entire first session will easily be utilised in just discussing your problem. Tell the reasons for approaching therapy in detail. Your therapist will note down all the struggles you are facing so he/she can come up with a proper solution/plan to help you navigate through the journey.

Discussing Background

The therapist will also ask you about your personal history including family, health, relationships, and more. It's important to be open to the therapist instead of hiding things, or it will only make it difficult for the therapist to help you out.

Setting Goals

At the end of the session, you both will identify goals for your therapy and what you wish to achieve by the end of the cycle.

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What Not To Expect During Your First Therapy Session

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Instant solutions

Many people are under the wrong impression that therapy could magically heal their deep-rooted traumas. In reality, therapy is a journey that requires patience to work through your problems and develop coping mechanisms that help you heal.

A complete understanding

You can never be sure about someone in the first meeting. So, it’s okay if you have questions about the process or your own feelings during the first sessions.

A perfect match

You might not feel the connection or understanding with the first therapist you try. It's okay to seek another if you don’t feel a good fit.

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