Juniper Wellness

Step-by-Step: Your First Therapy Session🌸

Starting therapy can feel daunting. It takes self-awareness and courage to reach out, and it's very common to feel nervous or uncertain about what to expect with a new therapist - even if you've been to therapy before! We hear all kinds of questions and worries about getting started, including:

💭“What if I don’t know what to say? Will it be awkward?”
💭“I’m worried my problems aren’t important enough to talk about in therapy.”
💭“I don’t feel comfortable talking about certain things yet. What will my therapist ask me about?”

Let us put your mind at ease. Our therapists all use a conversational, relational approach to therapy, guided by your priorities, comfort level, and pace. In the first session, you and your therapist will chat about:

〰️ Consent and confidentiality, so you feel clear about the measures we take to protect your privacy.
〰️ Your intake form, which you'll fill this out before your first session.
〰️ Your priorities in counselling and the issues you'd like to work on together.

Ready to get started? Click Book Now to schedule a free 15-minute call and get matched to a therapist on our team.

Book Now: https://juniper.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/1/treatment/2

How can I prepare for a virtual therapy appointment?💻🙌

We created the following tips for clients on how to prepare for a session:

1️⃣Schedule free time after your session. Counselling can bring up many emotions, sometimes in unexpected ways. Avoid scheduling a virtual therapy session between work-from-home Zoom calls, without an extended break.

2️⃣Choose a space in your home where you feel comfortable and have privacy to speak openly.

3️⃣Gather any items you may wish to have on hand (water, tea, tissues) and plug in your device.

4️⃣Use headphones with a microphone. This makes the sound quality much better and helps protect the confidentiality of your session.

Questions? Tap the link below and book a free consultation with our Client Care Coordinator to discuss your counselling goals, learn more about our services, and ask any questions you might have about online therapy.

https://www.juniperwell.ca

Uncover your favourite self. Therapy can create space for confidence, clarity, self-worth, and genuine fulfillment.🌻

Juniper specializes in online therapy for adults (18+) living in Ontario.

Book a free consultation with our Clinic Director, Mira, to learn more. A consultation is an informal, zero-pressure chat about our services and your goals. Mira will offer a personalized match with a therapist on our team.

https://www.juniperwell.ca

Starting therapy for the first time takes self-awareness and courage. We often hear questions from first-time clients who are nervous or uncertain. A common concern is:
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🗣“I feel like my problems aren’t important enough to talk about in therapy. Other people have it so much worse!”
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This couldn’t be further from the truth! As therapists, we’re here to support people with all kinds of experiences - big and “small”. That includes friendships, relationships, s*x, career and work, family, worry and stress, sleep, motivation, self-esteem, and more.
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You deserve a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings and yourself. Book a free consultation today and our Client Care Coordinator will match you to a therapist who would be a great fit.🌻

https://www.juniperwell.ca

I’m new to therapy, how does it work?💭🤔

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣Choose Change

The first step is you listening to that little whisper - or loud scream - saying, “I want to feel better.” You don’t have to know how, or even believe that it’s possible. We’ll help with that. Choose change.

2️⃣Free Consultation

Our Clinic Director, Mira, will ask for a brief overview of the issues or goals you’d like to work on. She can answer any questions you might have about our services or approach, too. Mira will recommend a therapist based on your needs and preferences.

3️⃣Get Started

Once you’re matched, you can get started with your therapist. Therapy and wellness services are personal, so finding the right fit is really important. If you aren’t fully satisfied, let us know and we’ll connect you to another service provider on our team.

Let’s chat! Tap the link below and book a free consultation to learn more about our services.

https://www.juniperwell.ca

🔋🔌UNPLUG TO RECHARGE — tip #4

Welcome back to our series on unplugging from work! Here's Tip #4:

📧 Uninstall your email and work apps

Ignoring notifications is hard. While you are on vacation, it is better to just prevent notifications from arriving at all. You can disable or mute notifications (email, Slack, WhatsApp, or any other work apps). Better yet, uninstall your email app from your phone completely. These are effective ways to help you create distance between your vacation self and your work self.

Written by our associate therapist, Taylor Robertson (MSW, RSW)🌻