The idea of coming to a counselling session can be daunting, especially when you’re already feeling the weight of your experience. We understand that, as a man, opening up to a counsellor can feel particularly challenging—you might be anxious about sharing your feelings, unsure if counselling can actually help, or worried about being judged. Just considering counselling as a way to get help is a significant step, and it’s something you should be proud of. Knowing what to expect from our first session might help ease some of those nerves.

When we meet for the first time, it will be in a space that ensures confidentiality, so you can speak freely without concern. We’ll start by going over the formalities—things like session timings, paperwork, my role, your role, and how confidentiality works. I’ll also explain my integrative psychotherapeutic approach, so you have a clear understanding of what the process will look like. From there, we’ll begin to unpack what’s been troubling you. Whether you know exactly what you want to work on or you’re struggling with a general sense of unease, we’ll work together to clarify and understand what’s going on. We’ll use a series of questions to help us get a comprehensive view of your situation, and this exploration will continue throughout our sessions as we delve into what’s happening, how it’s affecting you, and how we can work toward meaningful change. Together, we’ll also develop a strategic plan for moving forward, so you leave each session with a clear sense of direction.

We’re here to listen, to really hear you, to support you, and to help you move to where you want to be – as person, a partner, and a dad.