THE PRELIMINARY SESSION

This preliminary session is a little different to following sessions, so perhaps you'd like to hear what to expect:

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• This is an opportunity for you to ask me any questions that you might have about biblical counselling and the service I provide - it’s ok if you know very little about what is involved! It is also ok if you don’t have any questions at all!

• I'll ask some questions to get to know you better and to find out a bit more about what has brought you to this point

• If you feel able to open up in this first session, I will also share my initial thoughts and observations, as well as give a general outline of what our time together might look like should you choose to enter into a counselling arrangement.

• It takes courage to enquire about counselling, and a first session with any kind of counsellor or therapist can be nerve-wracking. I will try to help put you at ease. Most people tell me what a sense of relief they feel after the initial meet up.

• There is no need for you to pray out loud at our sessions together but as prayer is key to what I do, (as long as you feel comfortable) I would love to pray out loud as we close.

• It is unlikely that I will open a Bible in our early sessions as I really care about hearing and understanding you, before jumping in with scripture. This is because I want to handle scripture carefully and listen sensitively.

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