Before
Arrive Without Rushing
Arrive a few minutes early if you can. There is no need to prepare a speech or have everything figured out before you arrive.
What to Expectfrom your first session
Getting Started
Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar. The first session is simply a conversation, and you don't need to know exactly where to begin.
Your First Session
No Speech Required
During
Start With a Conversation
We'll talk about what's happening, what has and hasn't been working, important parts of your history, and your goals for therapy.
After
Map the Next Step
By the end, we'll usually have a clearer understanding of the challenges, hoped-for outcomes, and whether ongoing therapy would be beneficial.
Ongoing
Set the Right Pace
Some people need a handful of sessions. Others prefer longer-term support. The focus is always on helping you move forward.
What If I Don't Know What to Say?
This is one of the most common concerns people have before their first appointment. Part of my role is helping guide the conversation through questions, observations, and practical discussion.
Will We Talk About My Childhood?
Sometimes. Sometimes not. The focus isn't on analysing your past for the sake of it, but important experiences can help explain patterns that are still affecting you today.
In-Person or Online
Sessions are available in Stafford, Brisbane, or online Australia-wide. The format changes, but the focus remains practical and respectful.
Optional Woodworking
The Project Isn't the Focus
For some clients, sitting face-to-face and talking works well. For others, conversations come more naturally when there's something practical happening alongside them.
No experience is necessary. The project isn't the focus. The conversation is.
Optional Woodworking
The Project Isn't the Focus
For some clients, sitting face-to-face and talking works well. For others, conversations come more naturally when there's something practical happening alongside them.
No experience is necessary. The project isn't the focus. The conversation is.