Aria Medical Centre

🌈 What to Expect in Therapy

Whether you're a kid, a teen, or a young adult, starting therapy can feel a little scary — and that’s okay. Therapy is a space just for you, where you can talk about what’s on your mind, learn new ways to handle tough stuff, and feel more like yourself again.

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Here’s what you can expect:

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👋 First Session: Just Getting Started

• Meet & Greet: You’ll meet your therapist and get to know each other. They’ll explain how therapy works and answer any questions you (or your parent/caregiver) might have.

• Sharing Your Story: You can talk about what’s been bothering you, what’s going well, or anything you want help with. You don’t have to share everything at once — you can go at your own pace.

• Setting Goals Together: You and your therapist will figure out what you want to work on. That might be feeling less anxious, handling big emotions, improving friendships, or just having a safe place to talk.

 

🌟 Therapy Is a Journey

You don’t have to “fix” everything right away. Therapy is about learning, growing, and feeling better step by step. Your therapist is here to support you — no matter what.

 

🧠 What Happens in Therapy

• Talking & Listening: You’ll talk about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Your therapist will listen closely and help you make sense of things.

• Creative Tools: Depending on your age and style, therapy might include drawing, games, writing, role-play, or other fun ways to express yourself.

• Learning Skills: You might learn ways to calm down when you’re upset, speak up when something’s wrong, or handle stress better.

• Homework (Sometimes): Your therapist might give you small things to try between sessions — like journaling, practicing a skill, or noticing your feelings.

 

💬 How You Might Feel

• Safe & Heard: Therapy is a place where you can be honest without being judged.

• Uncomfortable (Sometimes): Talking about hard stuff can feel weird or emotional — that’s normal, and your therapist will help you through it.

• Stronger Over Time: As you keep going, you might feel more confident, more in control, and more like yourself.

 

🔒 Privacy & Safety

• What you say in therapy is private. Your therapist won’t share it unless they’re worried about your safety or someone else’s — and they’ll explain that clearly.

• If you’re under 18, your therapist might talk with your parent or caregiver sometimes, but they’ll always try to include you in those conversations.