First Session

Whether you’re looking for counselling, coaching, or simply want to explore whether working together feels right, the first step is a conversation. My goal is to make the process feel clear, comfortable, and collaborative from the beginning.

1. Book a Free 20-Minute Consultation

We’ll begin with a complimentary 20-minute consultation.

This is an opportunity to briefly connect, talk about what’s bringing you here, and share what you’re hoping to work on.

We’ll also explore whether counselling or coaching is the better fit for what you’re looking for, and whether I’m the right person to support you.

There’s no pressure or obligation to book a session.

2. Complete Your Intake & Consent Forms

If we decide to move forward, I’ll send you the appropriate intake and consent forms to complete before your first session.

These forms help me understand your goals, circumstances, and what you’d like support with. They also give you important information about the process, including expectations, boundaries, confidentiality, and applicable policies.

If you have questions about any of the forms, please don’t worry, you can ask before completing them or bring your questions to our first session.

3. Book Your First Session

Once you’re ready and your forms are completed, you can book your first session.

Your first session gives us more time to slow down, get to know one another, and understand what you need from our work together.

You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. We can begin wherever you are.

4. Get to Know Each Other & Build Rapport

The beginning of our work is about creating a relationship that feels safe, respectful, and collaborative.

We’ll take time to understand your experiences, concerns, strengths, and goals. We’ll also talk about what you’d like our work together to look like.

For counselling, this may include exploring emotional well-being, patterns, relationships, life experiences, and challenges you’re navigating.

For coaching, we may focus more on goals, clarity, growth, decision-making, habits, confidence, or moving forward in an area of your life.

5. Find a Direction That Fits You

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Together, we’ll identify what feels most useful and meaningful for you and develop a way of working that fits your needs and goals.

And as we go, we can always check in, adjust our focus, and make changes when needed.

Not Sure Which One You Need?

You don’t have to know before we talk.

That’s part of what the free consultation is for. We can talk about what you’re looking for and determine whether counselling, coaching, or another form of support makes the most sense.

Take the first step when you’re ready. There’s no pressure, just an opportunity to connect and see if we’re a good fit.