Psychotherapy: GeneralThe Initial Consultation in Psychotherapy: What Happens, How to Prepare, What to ExpectThe initial consultation is the biggest hurdle on the way into psychotherapy, and at the same time the most overestimated. This article shows in concrete terms what happens in the first appointment, how to prepare sensibly, which questions the therapist will ask you, which questions you should ask, and how to tell whether the chemistry is right.MMag. DDr. Gregor Studlar BA8 min· May 13, 2026