Frequently Asked Questions
What should I pay for therapy?
Therapy is an investment in your personal growth and mental wellbeing. Without the appropriate support, we often hold ourselves back from doing what we want to do.
Here at therapy with suha, your sessions will help you rediscover what has been hindering you and unlearning certain unhelpful beliefs and values (this is usually something that you are unaware of), rebuild your toolkit of being able to help yourself at a time of stress with practical skills and ways of reframing your default mindset. Many clients have reported learning a lot about themselves in their sessions.
What can I expect for my first therapy session?
First session is about getting to learn more about you and what brings you to therapy. Your therapist will go over the confidentiality agreement with you, then educate you on how they work and approach sessions. You are welcome to ask any questions or address any expectations regarding therapy, this will help you determine whether we will be a good fit. It is important that you feel like you can connect comfortably with your therapist.
Then we will be exploring your motivations for therapy, such as what has gone offtrack for you and identifying some goals you would like to work on in session, e.g. wanting to improve relationship with friend/parent, feeling anxious around social situations, addressing fear of judgement. Ultimately, your therapist would ask you what you want to gain out of our sessions together, this will guide us in moving forward with future sessions.
Depending on what you choose to bring into therapy, your therapist will be asking you relevant questions throughout the session, if see fit, your therapist will offer some of their observations and perspectives on what is discussed in session. Your therapist will discuss ways of working together such as recommendations for what may work best for you. Your therapist will provide initial and relevant strategies for you to take away with.
Some may feel that have overshared or some may feel relieved after the first session, either of which is normal. Therapy is about confronting what is holding you back either head on or progressively. Taking the first step to get support is confronting but it will become more insightful and empowering as you progress.
How do I book my first session?
You can book in a session on our website under Booking. If you do not find a suitable time under Booking, you can send us an email with preferred dates & times and we will get back to you soon.
How many sessions do I need?
Whether you are seeking for short term or long term therapy, you may want to decide what you want to do after your first session and after you gain more clarity with your therapist about what future sessions would entail.
What would the future sessions look like?
From the second session onwards, you and your therapist will get to go deeper into the issue or goals that you have brought in e.g. identify behavioural and thought patterns, identify what is holding you back and what is stopping you from living your full potential, as well as learning practical strategies to help you cope and grow. Over time, you will start to develop a sense of enhanced self awareness and it will provide you with a great insight on some reasons why things weren’t going right. Strategies and tools are part of the therapeutic process but it’s not the most important thing. Here, at therapy with suha, we believe in developing curiosity to understanding your experiences, your emotional and thought processes and connecting the dots. Once you develop an understanding of what sets you off and what is holding you back. You will be able to be have a better understanding of what it is that is holding you back.
What if I need to cancel or want to reschedule my appointment?
If you are not able to make your appointment or you need to reschedule, we require AT LEAST 48 hours notice. This is to protect our therapists time so we can find someone to take your session slot. We accept cancellations via email . Please email us via therpaywithsuha@gmail.com
Is therapy covered by insurance?
I do not accept insurance Less Confidentiality
Your therapist is required to keep everything you say confidential. When you use insurance to pay for therapy, your therapist is required to provide your diagnosis and possibly treatment notes to your insurance company in order to get paid. This undermines the basic premise of therapy and also gives a lot more people access to private health information about you
Higher Insurance Premiums
Even if you’re okay with your information being shared with your insurance company from a confidentiality standpoint, you probably didn’t realize that sharing this information can have unintended consequences in the future.
As mentioned above, your therapist has to provide your insurance company with your diagnosis to get paid. But what if you don’t have a mental illness? After all, many people seek therapy for personal growth and exploration, not because they are depressed or anxious or have a serious mental illness.
In the eyes of your insurance company, these are not valid reasons for seeking therapy on their dime. If you don’t have an actual diagnosis, they aren’t interested in paying for your sessions and will not continue to authorize future sessions. This forces the therapist to give you a diagnosis that you do not have.
This puts your therapist in an awkward and ethically challenging position. When it comes time to renew your insurance or switch plans, your premiums could rise as a result of your diagnosis or “pre-existing condition.” In addition, you may be required to share your diagnosis in future job interviews, which is awkward, to say the least.
Insurance-Driven Treatment Plan
When therapists take insurance, they are required to use treatment methods that are covered by your plan. This means they have less say in how to treat you based on your specific and individual needs. Ironically, the people who work in your insurance company and decide which methods of therapy can be used, are usually not even therapists! And they certainly haven’t met and assessed you personally like your therapist has.
Is therapy right for me?
Therapy is right for anyone who is interested in getting the most out of life by taking a proactive approach to finding purpose and passion, creating greater self- awareness, and working towards change in their life’s.
Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.
At one time or another everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it or as a preventative measure. In fact, therapy is very effective for people who have a desire for self-awareness or realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you are in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, confidentiality of all communications between a client and therapist. No information is disclosed without prior consent or permission from the client.
What will happen during my initial therapy consult , I’m a bit anxious/ nervous about it?
Your initial session provides the opportunity for you to talk to me to discuss your situation and to agree what might help. It can feel intimidating and uncomfortable at first, I am experienced and will try to put you at ease. Just arrive for your appointment and we’ll take it from there. In the session, i will ask you a few questions about your situation and tell you a bit more about how i work and what might be best for you. You will be surprised how quickly time flies in the initial therapy session.
I find it difficult to talk about things. Will this be a problem?
Many people worry about ‘clamming up’ when they first come for therapy. However, in reality it rarely happens. Everyone is different so i will try and find a way of doing things that feels OK for you.