What Happens in Your First Therapy Session at Saaj Psychotherapy?

Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar. You may wonder what to say, whether you need to explain your whole life story, or how an online appointment will work. Your 1st therapy session at Saaj Psychotherapy & Wellness is a chance to meet therapist Vedang Nijsure, talk about what brought you to therapy, and consider what support would be useful. You do not need to arrive with everything figured out.

Saaj offers therapy by video call, so you can join from a private place where you feel comfortable speaking. Vedang’s approach is warm, culturally responsive, and centred on your experience. He aims to make therapy feel like a genuine conversation, while helping you find clarity about what you want to work on.

Before Your First Online Therapy Session

Choose a place where you can speak without being overheard or interrupted. Check that your device is charged and that your internet connection, camera, and sound are working. If you are joining as a couple or family, agree beforehand where everyone will sit so each person can hear and take part.

You might find it helpful to jot down a few thoughts:

●     What has been difficult lately?

●     When did you begin noticing it?

●     What would you like to understand or change?

●     Is there anything you are unsure about asking a therapist?

These are prompts, not homework. “I am not sure where to start” is a perfectly reasonable way to begin a first session.

Saaj also offers a free 15-minute consultation. That short conversation is an opportunity to make contact and ask initial questions; it is separate from a full therapy appointment.

What Happens During the First Counselling Session?

Vedang may begin by asking what led you to book, what you have been experiencing, and what you hope therapy could help with. You can share as much as you feel ready to share. If the concern involves stress, grief, a life change, family expectations, or a relationship, you can start with what feels most pressing today.

The conversation may also help you and Vedang decide where to focus next. You can ask how he works, raise concerns about online therapy, or say if a question feels difficult to answer. Saaj describes Vedang’s work as client-centred and integrative; the approach can be shaped by your needs rather than following the same script for every person.

You do not have to solve the issue in one appointment. A useful outcome of the first conversation might simply be a clearer understanding of what is troubling you and what you would like to explore.

What if You Are Attending Individual, Couples, or Family Therapy?

Your 1st therapy session will reflect who is attending and why.

Individual therapy gives you time to talk about your own experiences. You might discuss anxiety, stress, grief, confidence, past experiences, or a change in your life. Vedang can help you identify which concern you want to begin with.

Couples therapy gives both partners space to describe what has been happening between them. That might include repeated arguments, trust, feeling disconnected, or difficulty communicating. The aim of the first conversation is to understand the relationship and what each person hopes will change, rather than to decide who is right.

Family therapy may begin with each participating family member sharing their view of a problem or transition. Families often come with different feelings about the same event. Making room for those differences can help identify where conversations break down and what the family wants to work toward.

If you have questions about who should attend a couple or family appointment, ask when you book rather than guessing.

How Long is A Therapy Session at Saaj?

According to the session lengths currently listed on Saaj’s website, individual therapy lasts 60 minutes, while couples therapy and family therapy last 90 minutes each. The free introductory consultation is 15 minutes. Confirm the length of your booking when you arrange it, so you can give yourself enough uninterrupted time. See Saaj’s listed services and session lengths.

What Should You Do After the First Session?

Take a moment to notice how the conversation felt. Did you have space to explain what matters to you? Is there a question you would like to bring next time? You can tell Vedang if you need a different pace or want to focus on something else. Therapy works best when you can speak honestly about the process as well as the issue that brought you there.

Your first online counselling session does not require a polished story or a clear goal. It is a starting point. If you are ready to talk, book an appointment with Saaj Psychotherapy & Wellness and begin with what is happening for you now.