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- Here are some ideas to help you feel more prepared
- Tips for booking your first appointment at Vitality Chiropractic & Counselling
- What to expect on your first counselling session once you arrive at Vitality Chiropractic & Counselling
If you have never been to therapy before, you might feel like you don’t know what to expect during your first counselling session. We have created this blog to help you understand a little bit more so you feel informed about the process of therapy. The first session with your psychologist is typically focused on understanding your story and the concerns you would like to work on. It can be nerve-racking and exciting to start therapy for the first time. It is okay to feel uncomfortable with the process at first, especially if you do not always share such vulnerable parts of yourself with others. As you build a relationship with your therapist and engage in the process, it will become more comfortable for you.
Here are some ideas to help you feel more prepared:
1. Fill out the intake form your therapist sends you. This will help you and your therapist identify your concerns and goals for therapy.
2. Book appointments during time slots that allow you to have some time to decompress after the session. For some people they may need a 20–30-minute window of free time to transition back to life tasks (work, family, etc) and others may need to book sessions on days off or in the evenings.
3. Arrive 5-10 minutes early, especially if the office is in a new area.
4. Feel free to bring a notebook with you in sessions to jot down notes. 5. Be yourself in the session Share your thoughts and feelings.
Clients often state feeling hopeful and a sense of relief after their first session. You are not alone in your journey and beginning therapy can feel like you finally have that space and time to dedicate to yourself and your growth. This first step can be the hardest, but once you have taken this step the others can feel less daunting. You got this!
Tips for booking your first appointment at Vitality Chiropractic & Counselling:
- Online booking available to book and reschedule appointments.
- There are designated parking spots in front of the clinic and plenty of additional free parking spots along our street.
What to expect on your first counselling session once you arrive at Vitality Chiropractic & Counselling:
- A waiting area that is welcoming and calming.
- A mobile check-in process via a QR code you will find in the waiting area.
- Your practitioner will greet you in the waiting area at the time of your appointment and walk you to their office.
- All our billing is set up online via our booking system, Janeapp.
