The initial session typically lasts for at least one hour and generally comprises three main components:
- Assessing your history
- Providing information
- Planning the therapeutic strategy
Firstly, it is essential to hear about your specific issue and outline your profile. If you’re attending with your partner, we can divide the time to allow for individual discussions with each of you, followed by a joint conversation. This approach helps me gain insight into your relationship dynamics as well. If your medical history indicates the necessity for further examinations, such as urological, gynecological, or hormonal evaluations, I may recommend visiting the appropriate medical specialist. By the end of the history-taking process, I aim to have clarified your concerns and needs.
Next, I will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the issue you’re facing. Many individuals who consult me find that they do not require additional sessions, as some problems may only require minimal intervention on my part.
However, in most cases, during the initial session, we collaboratively devise a treatment plan and outline the content of subsequent sessions. This involves equipping you with knowledge, techniques, and practices to address your concerns effectively. A key aspect of our therapeutic approach is to focus on the problem as you are currently experiencing it, while also implementing strategies for resolution.
