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Illustration: two people sitting across from each other in a calm room in quiet conversation, symbolizing the initial consultation in psychotherapy
Psychotherapy: General

The Initial Consultation in Psychotherapy: What Happens, How to Prepare, What to Expect

The 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 BA
MMag. DDr. Gregor Studlar BA
8 min· May 13, 2026

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