What to expect
Nobody tells you what actually happens.
If you’re wondering what starting therapy involves, the four steps below offer a simple outline of what you can expect as we begin our work together.
If you haven’t got that far yet, what people usually bring may be the better place to start. If it’s the practical side you’re weighing up, the fee, the Medicare question and phone and video sessions are all answered plainly.
How it goes
From first call to last session.
- 01
The free call
About 15 minutes. In our initial phone call, we take a moment to get a sense of whether we might be a good therapeutic fit and whether my approach aligns with what you’re hoping for. If it seems that another clinician may be better suited, I’ll offer thoughtful suggestions to help you find the right support.
- 02
Picking a time
We find a slot. Evenings are available. If you would rather not come in at all, phone and video sessions are the same length and the same fee.
- 03
The first session
Our first session (50 minutes) is a chance to make contact and explore what feels present for you, at a pace that feels right. There’s no pressure or expectations — we simply follow what emerges and see whether the fit supports your therapy goals.
- 04
Deciding whether to continue
At the end of the session, we take a moment to reflect on how our time together felt and whether continuing the work feels right for you.
Before you come
The whole walk, from the footpath to the chair.
Not knowing what you are walking into is its own reason to put this off. So here is every step of it, in order, with nothing dressed up. There are four.
- 01The front door
You find the entrance
Located at 263 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
- 02The way in
You walk up the path
Follow the signs inside the clinic that direct you up two flights of stairs, and to the left- You'll then see the waiting room on your left.
- 03The wait
You wait somewhere quiet
Angus comes out to meet you from here at your session time. -The bathroom is further down the hallway from the waiting room, and on your left.
- 04The room
And then you sit down
Make yourself comfortable on the grey couch
Worth knowing
Six things people are relieved to hear.
You can arrive exactly as you are.
There’s no “right way” to do therapy. You don’t need to prepare anything or show up a certain way. We start from wherever you are.
You don’t need to have the words yet.
Many people come in with feelings that are hard to name or make sense of. We can explore what emerges together, gently and at your pace.
You set the pace.
There’s no pressure to go deeper than you want to. We follow your comfort, your boundaries, and what feels safe and workable in the moment.
You won’t be pushed to talk about anything before you’re ready.
You choose what you bring into the room. If something feels too big or too soon, we honour that and work with what feels more manageable.
You can stop at any point.
There’s no obligation to continue. If you decide not to rebook, that’s completely okay. You choose what feels right for you.
Silence is welcome.
You don’t have to fill the fifty minutes. Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen in the quiet spaces.
Still not sure? That is what the free call is for.
15 minutes, no cost, no obligation, and you can ask me anything on this page in your own words.