Therapy on Your Terms: Why You're in Control from Day One

Embarking on a therapeutic journey is a significant step towards better mental health and personal growth. The beauty of therapy lies in the fact that it's an experience tailored to you, where you are the one in control right from day one. Let's explore why therapy is indeed "on your terms."

Your Goals Matter:

From the moment you log on to your first virtual session, your goals and intentions become the compass for your therapeutic journey. Whether it's managing anxiety, healing from past traumas, or simply seeking personal growth, these goals set the tone for the entire process.

Your Pace, Your Progress:

In therapy, there's no rush. You dictate the pace at which you're comfortable delving into your thoughts and emotions. It's you who decides how deep you want to go and how fast you want to travel along this path of self-discovery.

Open Dialogue:

Therapy thrives on open and honest communication. You're encouraged to express yourself freely, ask questions, and provide feedback. Your voice is essential in shaping the direction of your sessions.

Setting Boundaries:

Your well-being is a top priority, and you have the right to set boundaries in therapy. If there are topics or discussions that you're not ready for or uncomfortable with, it's perfectly acceptable to communicate this.

Measuring Progress:

It's all about what you want to achieve. You set the agenda for each session, and you are judge of the progress you've made.

Deciding When to End:

Just as you have control over the start of therapy, you also have the say in when it should end. You decide when you've reached your goals or when you feel ready to move forward independently.

Nicole Macdonald

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Nicole Macdonald – January Made x Creative Process Collective

Hi there! I’m the founder and head architect behind Creative Process Collective, as well as owner and designer over at January Made Design.  You can guarantee I will greet you with an over the top smile and talk your ears off about all things creative, small business and probably pets (everyone loves pets). Serial over-sharer on social media, you’ll be able to find me most days sitting at my trestle table working away with a green tea and surrounded by too many house plants and most likely a cat stretched across my keyboard.

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