Initial assessment session

Initial assessment session

This session is designed as an initial assessment and clarity-building process for individuals who want to understand what is currently influencing their emotional life, relationships, or internal responses — and where therapeutic work is likely to be most effective.

It is particularly useful as a starting point, though it is not required if you already have a clearly defined focus you wish to work on.

Purpose of the Session

Much of what shapes our reactions, emotional responses, and life patterns operates below conscious awareness. Past experiences, unresolved emotions, relational dynamics, and internal conflicts can continue to influence present-day choices and perceptions without being immediately visible.

This session offers a broad but focused exploration of your inner landscape, helping identify:

·       recurring emotional or relational patterns

·       unresolved experiences that continue to influence the present

·       internal conflicts or competing needs

·       areas where awareness and integration may bring relief or clarity

The aim is not diagnosis, but insight and orientation — understanding what is currently active and where therapeutic attention is most needed.

How the Process Works

In this session, I work through guided inquiry, deep listening, and therapeutic attunement to help bring subconscious material into conscious awareness.

Rather than imposing interpretations, the process unfolds collaboratively, grounded in your lived experience and internal responses.

Together, we gently explore:

·       emotional responses that feel repetitive, stuck, or disproportionate

·       patterns formed through past relationships or significant life events

·       internal tensions or fragmented aspects of the self

·       subtle somatic or emotional signals that indicate unresolved material

The session proceeds at a pace that respects your capacity and readiness. Nothing is forced, and we work only with what naturally emerges.

Understanding Patterns and Repetition

When emotional experiences remain unprocessed, they often repeat — not as failures, but as signals.

You may notice:

·       familiar relationship dynamics

·       recurring emotional reactions

·       situations that seem to repeat without clear reason

These patterns are not random. They usually point toward material that is ready to be acknowledged, understood, and integrated.

This session helps you recognize these signals with clarity rather than judgment.

What Clients Often Experience

Each session is unique, but many people report:

·       increased clarity about their emotional and relational patterns

·       relief through understanding rather than analysis

·       a shift in perspective that reduces internal tension

·       a clearer sense of direction for future therapeutic work

The intention is not to “fix” you, but to support self-awareness, agency, and informed choice.

Is This Session Right for You?

This session is ideal if:

·       you feel unclear about what is influencing your current challenges

·       you notice recurring emotional or relational patterns

·       you want a grounded overview before engaging in deeper therapeutic work

If you already feel clear about a specific issue you wish to address — such as a defined emotional block, relationship difficulty, or personal challenge — you may choose to move directly into focused therapeutic sessions instead.

Both approaches are valid. The choice depends on where you are right now.

What You Need to Bring

No belief in any specific framework is required.

All that is needed is:

·       openness

·       curiosity

·       a willingness to observe your inner experience honestly

Your awareness guides the process. My role is to help you listen more clearly to what is already present.

Continuing the Work

Following this session, some clients choose to continue with focused therapeutic sessions to explore and integrate specific themes in greater depth.

This initial session simply provides clarity, orientation, and informed choice.