What to Expect in Therapy with me

A Depth- Orientated & Emotion-Focused Journey

Starting therapy can feel like stepping into the unknown. You may wonder, What will we talk about? Will I have to share painful memories? How will I know if it’s working? These are all valid questions. Therapy, in my understanding, is not about quick fixes—it’s about deepening self-understanding, processing emotions at their root, and gaining insight that leads to lasting change.

If you’re considering therapy that is depth-orientated, emotion-focused, and insight-driven, here’s what you can expect in the journey ahead with me.

1. Therapy Is Not About Quick “Fix”—It’s About Understanding

Many people come to therapy hoping to “fix” a problem. But healing isn’t about fixing—it’s about understanding and growing. Together, we will explore the layers of your emotions, uncover old patterns, and make space for new insight and thus transformation can happen – changes will happen along the way. The goal is not just symptom relief, but a deeper understanding and connection to yourself so that the old patterns won’t keep coming back.

You might start noticing: 

✔ Patterns in your thoughts and behaviors 

✔ How past experiences shape your present reactions 

✔ The inner conflicts between different parts of yourself 

✔ What emotions you’ve been avoiding—and why

Through this process, you begin to shift from reacting automatically to responding with awareness and intention.

2. Emotions Are Our Guide, Not the Enemy

In an emotion-focused approach, we don’t push away our emotions —we notice and listen to them. Every emotion, even the difficult ones like anger, grief, or fear, carries valuable information. Instead of numbing or suppressing emotions, we explore them in a safe and supported way in therapy.

You may be asked: 

💭 “Where do you feel this emotion in your body?” 

💭 “If this feeling had a voice, what would it say?” 

💭 “What does this part of you need or want?”

Emotions are a part of us. As human beings, we are emotional beings. If we keep wanting to push away our feelings, we won’t succeed because they are a part of us, a part of ourselves. By making space for emotions rather than fighting against them, we can finally begin to understand our emotional messages and respond with self-compassion to create healing. In my opinion, healing itself is a feeling stage as well.

3. Processing Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Deep processing therapy doesn’t just skim the surface—it invites you to sit with your experiences, slow down, and gently work through unresolved emotions or inner conflicts.

This means you might experience:

🌱 Breakthrough moments of clarity 

🌱 Times of emotional release and relief 

🌱 Moments of discomfort as deeper wounds are explored 

🌱 A growing sense of self-awareness and emotional resilience

Therapy isn’t always linear—some sessions may feel light, while others bring up deep emotions. Both are valuable. Over time, you will start to feel more connected to yourself and more capable of navigating life’s challenges.

4. The Role of Insight: Seeing Yourself in a New Light

Insight-driven therapy helps you uncover the why behind your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It’s not about someone else giving you answers—it’s about discovering them within yourself with guided reflections and prompts.

Through guided reflection, you may: 

🔍 Realize how childhood experiences shaped your current state and emotional responses 

🔍 Recognize the inner parts of yourself that hold different fears, hopes, and needs 

🔍 Understand the deeper meaning behind recurring struggles

Insight is powerful—it allows you to move from self-judgment to self-compassion, from stuck patterns to new possibilities.

5. Therapy Can Be Creative, Experiential, and Holistic

Sometimes, words alone aren’t enough. That’s why experiential and creative approaches, such as guided visualizations, somatic awareness, expressive arts, or walk-and-talk therapy, can be integrated into sessions.

These approaches help: 

🎨 Access deeper emotions that may be hard to verbalize 

🌿 Engage the body in healing, not just the mind 

🚶‍♂️ Process emotions through movement and expression

Therapy is a space that adapts to what works best for you—whether through dialogue, art, mindfulness, or deep inner work.

6. You Set the Pace—Healing Cannot Be Rushed

Therapy is not about forcing change but creating the right conditions for growth. Some sessions may feel light and reflective; others may touch on vulnerable emotions. Both are part of the process. There is no rush.

The goal is for you to leave therapy feeling: 

🌿 More connected to yourself 

🌿 Better able to understand and regulate emotions 

🌿 Equipped with tools for ongoing self-exploration and healing

Healing happens in layers, and each step you take—no matter how small—is meaningful.

Final Thoughts: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Therapy is an invitation—to slow down, to listen inward, and to uncover new ways of being. If you’re open to deep processing, emotional exploration, and self-discovery, therapy can be a transformative space for healing and growth.

You don’t have to have everything figured out to start. All you need is a willingness to show up, be curious, and explore. 💛

Ready to begin? Let’s connect.