Counselling Brisbane

Before your appointment, you will likely be expected to fill out some paperwork electronically. This will help your psychologist to get a better understanding of your current situation and how they can best support you, and will also save some time.

Once the paperwork is complete, your psychologist will likely ask you to talk about what brings you to therapy. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with your psychologist. It is important to be as honest and open as possible during this conversation, as it will help your psychologist to understand your unique needs and tailor their approach to best suit you.

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Your psychologist will also ask you about your past experiences with therapy, if any, and any other treatments you may have tried. This information can help them to understand what has and hasn't worked for you in the past and how they can best support you in the present.

During the first session, your psychologist will also discuss the importance of confidentiality and explain the limits of this confidentiality. They will also explain how they will communicate with your primary care physician or other healthcare providers, if applicable.

It is important to remember that the first session is just the beginning of the therapy process. It takes time and effort to make changes in your life, but with the support and guidance of a skilled psychologist, you can make lasting improvements in your mental health and well-being.

At any point in your therapy journey, it's completely natural to reflect on how the sessions feel and whether your Clinician is still the right fit for you.

Finding a Clinician you feel comfortable with is important, and we're here to support you in making the right decision for your needs. And your needs may have changed since you first started therapy.

Maybe you are ready to address a trauma and would like to have a Clinician that specialises in trauma. Maybe you need a specialist to help you with addictive and impulsive behaviour. Maybe you would like to find a Clinician that can help you with Couples Counselling or Family Therapy. Maybe you simply feel the Clinician's approach does not feel comfortable for you.

Whatever your reason, our Team is trained to help guide this process with care and understanding, because we know that a strong therapeutic fit often leads to more meaningful progress—and that’s exactly what we’re committed to.

If you feel that you might be better suited to working with a different Clinician, we’ll gladly help you explore other options within our Team. We understand that finding the right fit can shift over time, and we're here to walk that path with you, every step of the way.

Contact our Admin Team at front desk and they will be able to gently advise you on a better fit whether inside or outside of Blue Flame Wellness. We really want to diminish any barrier to therapy for you and will do our best to help.

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