You don't need to be in crisis or have a diagnosis to start therapy. If something in your life feels difficult, stagnant, repetitive, overwhelming or simply worth understanding more deeply, that can be enough of a reason to begin.

You don't need to know how therapy works or what to say. The first sessions are about getting to know you, understanding what has brought you here and beginning to think together about what you would like from therapy.

It might feel difficult to consider therapy again when your previous experience wasn't helpful. There isn't a way to promise that therapy will work for everyone, but a previous experience doesn't necessarily mean therapy itself isn't right for you. Different therapists, therapeutic approaches, relationships and circumstances can make a meaningful difference. We can take some time to understand what didn't feel helpful before, what you might need differently this time, and whether the way I work feels like a good fit for you. You don't have to commit to anything before you've had the chance to decide that for yourself.

That's completely okay. We can start with what's been going on for you, what you've noticed, what's been difficult lately or simply what made you reach out.

There is no expectation to share everything immediately, and we can work together to make the space feel comfortable enough to explore difficult things when you're ready.

No. Therapy can be helpful for a wide range of life experiences, difficulties and personal concerns without a formal diagnosis. If you have been given a diagnosis by another professional and want to explore this, then you can do so with the therapist.

Elavait is expanding the team soon and will update the site accordingly. At this time the admin team will schedule you in with the founder, Tima who is a qualified Psychotherapist.