Bloom Psychology Practice

FAQ'S

What can I expect from therapy?

What can I expect from therapy?

It really depends on your circumstances — and why you’re seeing a counsellor.
Some people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by low mood. Others are navigating separation, grief, or family stress. Some are trying to untangle years of patterns in their relationships, while others simply want to understand themselves better. Whatever brings you here, therapy is a place to make sense of it.

That doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Therapy can be challenging — it asks you to look inward, question familiar patterns, and practise new ways of responding that might not come naturally at first. It can feel awkward, frustrating, even emotionally exhausting at times. 

Here, you’ll be met with respect, support, and evidence-based tools that help you move forward — at your own pace. And while it’s not a quick fix, therapy can lead to real, lasting change. Little by little, you’ll start to feel more like yourself again: clearer, more confident, and more connected in your life and relationships.

What can I expect from my first session?

What can I expect from my first session?

As your counsellor, my role is to work alongside you to create a plan that reflects your unique needs, circumstances, and goals. Therapy is most effective when it feels safe and collaborative, which is why finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with and can trust is such an important part of the process.

Our time together doesn’t end when the session finishes. I may invite you to practise new skills, reflect on patterns, or track your thoughts and feelings between sessions, so that the insights we uncover can begin to take root in your daily life. Change takes effort, but with steady commitment, the benefits can be profound and long-lasting.

  • How your current thoughts and patterns are showing up and affecting your daily life

  • Your experiences with mental health in the past, including any previous treatment or support

  • Whether drugs or alcohol play a role in your life right now

  • How things are going in your work, studies, or social connections

  • What your current living situation and support system look like

  • The role your family history may play in your wellbeing

  • How your physical health may be impacting your mental health

In our first session, we’ll begin with a conversation designed to understand you and your unique situation. This assessment helps us explore what’s been happening in your life and what you’d like to change. Together, we’ll start building a clear picture of your needs, which includes:

How many sessions will I need? 

How many sessions will I need? 

The number of sessions really depends on you — what you’re going through right now, how it’s affecting your life, and what you’d like to work toward. For some people, a handful of sessions is enough to create the shift they need. For others, therapy becomes a longer journey that provides ongoing support and deeper change. We’ll talk about your goals and options in our first session, so you’ll have a clear sense of what feels right for you.

How long & how frequent
will the sessions be?

How long & how frequent
will the sessions be?

Sessions usually run for 60–90 minutes. In the beginning, weekly appointments are often the most helpful, as they allow us to build momentum and strengthen the therapeutic relationship. As you start to notice changes and feel more confident, we can review and adjust the pace together — sometimes moving to fortnightly sessions or spacing them out further as your progress continues.

When will I see results?

When will I see results?

Everyone’s experience of therapy is different, and the timeline for change depends on your circumstances, goals, and the challenges you’re working through. Some people notice shifts within a few sessions, especially when focusing on specific or short-term goals. For others, particularly when healing deeper or long-standing patterns, progress can take more time. What’s important to remember is that therapy is a process — change often comes in waves, with small steps adding up to meaningful and lasting results.

Is my conversation with MY  counselLor confidential?

Is my conversation with the counselLor confidential?

Yes. What you share in counselling is private and treated with the utmost respect. There are only a few rare exceptions — for example, if there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others. If that ever became relevant, we would talk it through together.

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