Imagine it’s time for your session.
You’ve chosen a quiet, comfortable space in your home.
Maybe it’s your favourite chair, or a cozy spot on your bed.
You’ve ensured you won’t be disturbed for the next hour or so.
You log into the secure video platform, and your therapist greets you with a warm smile.
They’ll start by checking in with you, asking about your week and any specific issues you’d like to address in today’s session.
Once you’re ready, they’ll guide you through a relaxation process.
This might involve focusing on your breath, progressively relaxing different parts of your body, or visualising a peaceful scene.
The goal here is not to put you to sleep, but to help you enter a state of focused relaxation.
In this relaxed state, your therapist will guide you through various therapeutic techniques.
This might involve visualising future scenarios where you respond differently to triggers, or revisiting past experiences with a new perspective.
You might explore metaphors that represent your challenges and strengths, or engage in dialogue with different parts of yourself.
Throughout the process, you’re not passive.
You’re an active participant, able to communicate with your therapist, make choices, and guide the direction of the session.
The therapist is there to facilitate, not to control.
As the session comes to a close, your therapist will guide you back to full wakefulness.
You’ll have time to discuss your experience and integrate any insights you’ve gained.