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If this is your first time in therapy, or a previous experience did not go well, you may want to know what will happen. This page is for exactly that.
15 minutesFree
A short introduction by phone or online. It is not a session; we do not go into depth here.
50 minutesSession fee
The first session is an assessment: it focuses on getting to know you and what you bring, and on building a plan together.
Every first session is a little different. Still, the order is usually something like this.
We meet and talk about confidentiality and the fact that nothing is recorded. If you have questions, I answer them first.
What has changed recently, and for how long? You start wherever you like, in your own words.
Sleep, work, relationships, the people who support you; a few important stops from the past if needed.
We name what you hope for from therapy and write down the first goals together.
We agree how to continue: frequency, day, a first small task or simply time to think.
Most people leave the first session a little tired but lighter. Saying things out loud for the first time can be tiring; that is normal.
If you want to continue, we usually start with one session a week. After three or four sessions we review together and change the plan if needed. If you decide not to continue, simply saying so is enough; I will also share other resources that may suit you.
The aim of therapy is not to change you; it is to see what is already there, together.
The intro call is a free 15-minute introduction by phone or online; it is not a session. I briefly hear what brings you, explain how I work and we see whether we suit each other.
The first session is a 50-minute assessment and is charged at the session fee.
No. You can come without knowing what to say. Noting your questions on your phone is enough. If you take medication it helps to know its name; you do not need to bring reports or test results.
A psychologist holds a psychology degree. A clinical psychologist has a master’s or doctorate in clinical psychology with training in assessment and psychotherapy. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and can prescribe medication. A counsellor in Türkiye graduates from psychological counselling and guidance.
I am a clinical psychologist; I do not prescribe and I work with psychiatrists when needed.
Fifteen minutes is enough for the first step.
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