First sessions
A short list of practical questions that can help before attending a first session.
If practical uncertainty is making it harder to start, it can help to focus on a few clear questions.
Useful questions may include:
You can read about many of these on the FAQ page or How counselling works, and you can also ask them directly when you make contact.
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Practical ways to reduce pressure if anxiety rises in the hours before a counselling appointment.
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Read Your first message can be shortPractical support
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Confidentiality
A clear explanation of confidentiality in counselling, including why it matters and how limits are usually explained.
Read How confidentiality works in counsellingGetting started
Reassuring, practical guidance for people who know they may need support but feel uneasy about making contact.
Read A practical guide to starting counselling when you feel nervousMake contact
A short message is enough. You are welcome to make contact in whichever way feels easiest for you.
Quick contact
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Practical questions
Start with a quick contact option above, or ask a practical question. General questions are answered here straight away. If you would like Marie to reply directly, I will point you to the callback or contact form so it goes to her properly.