What happens in Assessment and Therapy?
Therapy should be a safe, confidential space where individuals can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors with a trained professional. During therapy sessions, clients work on personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or stress. A therapist helps guide conversations, providing tools and coping strategies to improve mental health, emotional well-being, and overall life satisfaction. Whether through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), other talk therapies or therapeutic approaches, therapy can empower clients to better understand themselves, develop healthier habits, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. Therapy at its best can be a transformative journey towards healing and growth.
In a first clinical psychology assessment session, clinicians, including counsellors or psychologists typically starts by gathering information about the client's background, current struggles, and goals for therapy. This may include discussing personal history, family dynamics, mental health concerns, and any previous experiences with therapy. The therapist will establish rapport, ensure confidentiality, and explain the therapy process So the client can make an informed decision about next steps on their health and wellbeing journey. Together, they may identify key issues to focus on and discuss possible treatment approaches. The first session is often about understanding a client’s needs and creating a plan for future sessions.