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Do I need to prepare any notes before the first session? It’s not compulsory to prepare any notes. But if you find it helpful to note down some important points, events, or timelines, you’re free to do so. What happens in the first therapy session? Your therapist will take a detailed case history to understand your personality better. It involves exploring important areas such as academics, work, relationships, and family. After that, you can discuss your challenges and establish common...

“Chinmayee, can you recommend me a therapist who won’t ask me to sit around and meditate, journal or take a walk?” a friend of mine asked sometime back in 2022. It sparked an interesting conversation that led me to realise something: one of the reasons people hesitate to reach out for support is that they find therapy too “preachy” and therapists too “philosophical.” And they’re not entirely wrong. Let me explain. Therapy is your designated space to own the spotlight. You get to talk about...

The first thing that is taught to Psychology students is: “absence of mental illness does not mean presence of mental wellbeing.” You do...