Why a first meeting
The first session isn't a lifelong commitment — it's a clear entry point. Its purpose: to clarify your request, assess the current situation, and decide together whether ongoing work fits.
It's also a moment for you to get a feel for the format and the person across from you — whether it's comfortable and trustworthy.
How to prepare
No special preparation is needed. Just arrange a quiet setting, stable internet, and 60 uninterrupted minutes.
You can think in advance of one situation, a repeating conflict, or a state that's hard to hold right now — that's a good place to start.
How to tell the specialist fits
A good sign is feeling heard without judgement or rush, with the format's boundaries stated honestly.
If there's no pressure to continue after the first session and the decision stays with you — that's healthy.