What to Expect in Our First Consultation? Wondering what happens in your first psychotherapy session? Learn how integrative, body-oriented therapy creates space for healing and self-awareness.

Many people think about reaching out to a therapist for a long time before they actually do it.
Maybe you've been wondering too:
"What will happen in the first session?"
"Will I have to talk the whole time?"
"What if I don't even know what's wrong?"

These are all completely natural questions.
In this post, I'll walk you through what the first consultation looks like with me — so you'll know what to expect, and why you don't have to come in "prepared."

1. The First Step: Meeting Each Other

The first consultation is an introductory session — a chance for us to get to know each other and see if we can work well together.

It's not a test or an evaluation. It's a safe space where you can share what brings you here: what feels difficult right now, what you'd like to understand better, or simply that sense of "something needs to change."

You don't need to have clear goals or the "right words."
Just bring yourself, as you are — that's enough to begin.

2. You Talk, I Listen – Without Judgment

During the first session, the focus is entirely on you.
You'll have time to share your story at your own pace. I'll listen, ask gentle questions if needed, and help you start seeing your experience from a new perspective.

Many people already feel relief after this first conversation — just being heard and seen without pressure or expectation can be deeply healing.
Here, there's no need to perform, explain perfectly, or have it all figured out. This space is about meeting yourself with compassion.

3. The Body Has a Voice Too

Because I work in an integrative, body-oriented way, the body is part of the process — even in our very first meeting.
This doesn't mean you'll be asked to "do exercises." It's more about gently noticing:
How is your body responding as you talk? How do you breathe when you speak about certain moments?

Our bodies often hold more truth than our minds.
By listening to them, we can access a deeper awareness — and start releasing what's been stored or held for too long.

4. We Clarify Your Needs and Goals Together

By the end of the consultation, we'll usually have a clearer sense of what you need and how I can support you.
If it feels right for both of us, we'll talk about the practical aspects of our work together:
frequency,
session length,
and what direction you'd like to move toward.

These aren't rigid rules, but flexible agreements that create a safe and structured space for your growth.

5. The First Session Is Already Part of the Process

Even if you decide not to continue right away, the first consultation is meaningful on its own.
It can bring clarity, self-understanding, and the reassuring sense that you don't have to carry everything alone.
Sometimes, simply allowing yourself to take this first step is the beginning of real change.

In Summary

• The first consultation is a meeting, not a commitment.
• There's no "right way" to show up — come as you are.
• In body-oriented therapy, your body and emotions both have a voice.
• Together, we create a space for understanding, presence, and transformation.

If you'd like to experience what an integrative, body-based self-development process feels like, you can book an introductory consultation.
It might just be the first step toward reconnecting with yourself — in body and mind.