Things to ask your therapist during your first therapy session

Doing some research and planning before your session can help give you a sense of calm and help you work out if the therapist is going to be a good fit for you and your goals/ needs for therapy. 

Finding the right professional or professionals and finding the right kind of treatment and support is a fine balance.

1. What are your fees and cancellation policy?
2. What training did you do?
3. What Kind Of Therapy Do You Offer?
4. How Will I Know We’re A Good Fit?”  Do you have experience working with others who are in similar circumstances?
5. What will Therapy look like moving forward?
6. Can You Help Me Create Some Goals?
7. Can I reach you in between sessions? 
8. What can I do in between sessions?
9. How do you think I’m doing? How will we measure progress?

What if after all this it still doesn’t feel right?

Check out our blog post I saw a professional for help for my mental health but it didn’t work – what do I do next?  

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