You don’t need to be in crisis to come to counselling. Often people reach out because something just doesn’t feel quite right anymore — things feel heavier, more overwhelming, or harder to manage than they used to. You might be feeling anxious, stuck, exhausted, or beginning to question things about yourself, such as ADHD or how you cope day-to-day. If something has brought you here, that’s usually enough. We can figure the rest out together.

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. There’s no pressure to share everything all at once. We’ll go at your pace. I may ask a few questions to understand what’s brought you to counselling, and you’re free to ask me anything too. Most importantly, it’s about you getting a feel for whether I’m the right person for you.

This can be more common than you might think, and please don't worry - I am good at filling any gaps. You don’t need to come with everything figured out. Sometimes people arrive with a clear sense of what they want to talk about, and other times it’s more of a feeling they can’t quite put into words yet. We can take our time with that. You won’t be expected to perform or “get it right.”