Bring Yourself to Therapy

Here are the first four things I say to prospective counselling clients about what to expect when you meet me for therapy.

1. You turn up, I accept you as you are.
2. As 1.
3. As 1.
4. As 1.

People: “That’s a bit weird.”

Me: “Not at all. I’ve been in situations where I feel judged, feel analysed. This won’t happen in my room. In my room, I really want you to know that I accept you as you are.”

People: “Ohhhh.”

Me: “Come to your session, be comfy, no need to look me in the eye. I fidget, I consider my words, I listen really attentively and hope I can attune to what you need to say, when you’re ready, and that this will help.”

People: “Ohhh.”

Me: “Yes, this definitely is the starting point. Bring yourself, let’s see if we click.”

I wonder how this lands with others. What would it feel like to be gently seen? Shall we talk? Contact me now to book a free 15-minute chat to see if we can work together.