Starting counselling can feel uncertain, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed or have had mixed experiences with therapy before. You do not need to arrive with a clear plan or the right words. Many people begin with only a sense that something feels heavy, tangled, or difficult to carry on their own.

Early sessions focus on easing overwhelm and creating enough clarity for relief to begin. We take time to reduce the pressure to figure everything out right away and pay attention to what is happening for you emotionally, physically, and within the broader context of your life. If anxiety or distress feels intense, we focus first on helping things feel more manageable, so there is room to think, breathe, and respond with greater clarity.

Sessions are conversational and collaborative. I ask thoughtful questions, listen carefully, and stay attentive to what matters most to you. At times, I may offer reflections, practical strategies, or gentle structure when it feels helpful. The pace is guided by your capacity and your story, rather than a preset formula or timeline.

Over time, counselling often includes noticing patterns, making sense of past and present experiences, and clarifying what kind of change feels meaningful and possible. Counselling here is not about fixing you or pushing for quick answers. It is about creating the conditions for relief, clarity, and new footing to emerge.