Josie Coco

There is a particular ache in not being asked. Not being asked how you are. Not being asked what happened. Not being asked what you think. Not being asked what you feel.

You can speak honestly about your feelings without needing to protect everyone else from them. You can explore your doubts, fears, needs, hopes, and limits. You can begin to understand what belongs to the relationship, what belongs to your own history, where and how you would like to focus your therapy work, and what may need to happen next.

You do not resonate with everyone you meet, and this is also true when you meet a therapist. The relationship itself matters. The way a therapist listens, responds, explains their work, and creates a sense of safety can make a significant difference to how your therapy unfolds.