Questions to ask your therapist

We offer potential new clients a free 15-minute consult to share your objectives for therapy and to ask a number of questions about the therapist's training, experience, style & approach.

Choosing a therapist is such a personal matter. While most therapists are skilled at their work and are good at what they do, not every therapist will be a right fit for you. It is important to the success of therapy that you feel comfortable with the professional that you hire, which means doing your research on the front end. This can save you time and resources in the long run.

A list of questions you could ask in a 15-minute consultation

How many years experience do you have? Or how long have you been in practice?
Which professional organizations are you registered with? What is your license?
What are are your fees?
Have you worked with other clients with issues similar to mine? (If your therapist has not, this doesn't always mean they are not a good fit for you. Your rapport and comfort level with the therapist, the therapist's willingness and desire to learn more about your area of need, his or her access to peer consultation or supervision are factors that can still make the working relationship you create with the therapist an effective one for you).
Do you specialize in my issues?
What outcomes have you had working with clients with issues similar to mine?
What treatment methods do you use for issues such as mine?
What is your general approach to working with clients? Do you prefer that clients take the lead in sessions or do you take the lead? Is your style more "take charge" and directive or more guiding and indirect?
Can you describe what the first few sessions would look like?
How often do you typically meet with clients?
How long might I expect therapy to last?
How important is it to you to explore my past, my family of origin and relationship history?
What is your philosophy about homework? What types of homework would you assign?
Is there anything I can do to prepare for the first session?

There are many other questions you could consider asking. Essentially, any question that you feel would help you build trust and confidence in the therapist is fair to ask about. Your therapist can decide how to respond and his or her responses can help you discern whether you feel comfortable working with the therapist.

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Questions to ask your therapist

Questions to ask your therapist

We offer potential new clients a free 15-minute consult to share your objectives for therapy and to ask a number of questions about the therapist's training, experience, style & approach.

A list of questions you could ask in a 15-minute consultation

Reconnecting with your partner is possible

Ready to start your couples counselling journey?

Still not sure?

Book a free 15-minute consult online or in-person with one of our therapists