I don’t know for sure. I have no influence over who you open up to, who you give your trust – it’s your own personal choice. Research has shown numerous times that a successful therapy/coaching session depends mainly on the relationship between the client and the professional, and like all human relationships, it is always unique. The reason I’m offering a free initial session is to see if we can create a safe, trusting and valuable connection which we can use to help you move forward. This trust and connection depend on both of us – and we will only work together if we are both comfortable and eager to continue. 

My approach is a combination of coaching and the fundamentals of psychotherapy, but is not considered official psychotherapy, and therefore not suitable for individuals with severe mental disorders. If it turns out that your problems require services above my qualifications, I will refer you to the mental health professional you need.

Unless we discuss it differently, one session takes about 60 minutes. I’d like to make sure that your topic is discussed thoroughly, but also that we have enough focus and energy throughout the whole conversation.

It depends on your situation and your approach to your topic. Some people feel better right after one session. For some, it takes 3 to see some results, and some would like to work with long-term, continuous support. We will always discuss goals and expectations to set a realistic target.

Your privacy is a top priority. We will be using a secure, encrypted communication platform supported by the highest industry standards of psychotherapy. Of course our talks are also handled with strict confidentiality on my side.

Great, more power to you then! You can also consider though, that because of this you have tremendous mental resources you can use to further develop yourself, deal with problems in your past, or discover areas in you that you haven’t even thought about before. There is still great potential for working together.