Counselling and Psychotherapy Blog

What should you talk about in therapy? It's one of the most common questions people have before their first session — and one of the most unnecessary. There is no right or wrong topic. No admissions exam. No perfectly packaged problem required. In this article, Alex Jurgensen, BACP Accredited psychotherapist, explores what people typically bring to sessions, why the things you least want to talk about are often the most important, and how to get the most out of every session.

Nervous about your first therapy session? You're not alone. Here's an honest, practical guide to exactly what happens – and why there's nothing to worry about.