FAQs

It is okay to say so. Therapy works best when you can be honest about what feels missed, rushed or unclear. Your therapist can slow down, ask better questions or adjust their approach. If it still does not feel like a good fit after talking about it, you can choose a different therapist.

Yes. Therapy is collaborative. You can say no to an exercise, a question, a suggestion or a pace that does not feel right. You can also ask why something is being suggested, request a pause or bring up a boundary. A good therapist will take this seriously and work with you.

You are in control of what you share and when. You do not have to tell your whole story in the first session—or ever before you are ready. You can start with what feels manageable, say that a topic feels too private, and revisit it later if you choose.

That is useful information, not a failure. The first session is a chance to notice whether you feel heard, respected and able to speak freely. You may choose to share what did not work, try another session or ask to be matched with a different therapist.

Therapy is not designed to erase your personality. It can help you understand what feels protective, draining or meaningful to you, while leaving room for your humour, values and individuality. If this is a worry, bring it up early so your therapy stays grounded in your goals.

Yes. Many people begin therapy with a feeling of being stuck, low, anxious or unlike themselves without a clear label. You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or a perfect explanation. Therapy can be a place to notice patterns and make sense of what you are experiencing, at your pace.

Talking is not the whole of therapy. A therapeutic conversation can help you put experiences into words, recognise patterns, practise new ways of responding and feel less alone with what you are carrying. Over time, insight can be paired with practical skills and small changes between sessions.

Not necessarily. Frequency and duration depend on your needs, goals, availability and what you and your therapist decide together. Some people benefit from regular sessions for a period, while others reduce frequency, pause or return later when they want support again.

Yes. Relationship concerns, intimacy, sexuality, boundaries and difficult experiences can be discussed in a confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic space. You decide what to share and can ask questions about confidentiality and boundaries at any time.

Yes. You can come back when you need support, whether that is after a break or during a new difficult period. If you are in immediate danger or at risk of harming yourself, contact local emergency services, go to the nearest hospital or use an emergency helpline rather than waiting for a therapy appointment.