First therapy session
The first step is, to make up your mind to come and seek help, this step
can be overwhelming for many. You should be proud of yourself and appreciate
your strength! Perhaps you re thinking about starting treatment but unsure
about where and how to start.
Many hold misconceptions about therapy and the first step towards therapy
is usually the hardest. This can be due to not having the knowledge of what
takes place in a therapy session and how it works.
This article will help you understand how the very first
Online Therapy
session will look like.
Couples Therapy
Relationship-centered therapy that connects you and your partner
Below is a breakdown of a typical first
Online Therapy
session.
Confidentiality
The therapist will explain you the HIPAA compliance & confidentiality
clause whilst assuring you that the conversations are completely safe and
secure between the two of you. Once you agree and understand the clause, the
official bit is over.
Introduction
A good chunk of the session will surround this area where the online
therapist asks general demographic questions to you. The therapist also asks
you things they need to keep in mind in order to address you and make you
comfortable. The therapist may begin to ask more in-depth questions to get
around the chief concern that brings you in for therapy.
Some example introductory questions can be like:
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What are your living conditions currently?
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What is your relationship status right now?
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Have you been to therapy before?
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Is there a history of mental health issues in your family?
Understanding current situation
The therapist then starts to question your symptoms/concerns you are
facing. You may then slowly find yourself explaining the background of your
concerns or issues that you have. The therapist will be carefully listening
to you and making notes of key points.
Conclusion
As the first
Online Therapy
session comes to an end, the therapist will repeat your issues in a brief
manner touching the main areas of improvement/treatment. He/she will then
explain you the process of the plan of treatment and allow you to ask any
questions you may have. He/she will also tell you that the treatment plan
currently discussed may change as therapy progresses. There may be a small
homework/therapy work he/she may give you until the next session.
Checking in with yourself after your first
online counselling and therapy
session is the most crucial thing you can do. Make sure you know that there
is no such thing as being treated in the first session itself, you may feel
a little better or relieved after your first online session, but your
symptoms won t go right away. Make a note of booking your next session as
soon as you can to get your preferred slot for the online session.
WANT TO GO FOR ONLINE THERAPY?
HopeQure’s health services uses a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing
platform. If you ve chosen to pursue online counseling. Our therapists serve
both adults, adolescents, and elderly. You can access the services, programs
, and webinars at our site, regardless of where you live. To schedule a
online session for you or a loved one Click Here
We wish you a fruitful therapy session!