The first therapy session in Nepal can feel intimidating — especially if family taught you to hide problems. Preparation reduces anxiety and helps you use the hour well. You do not need a perfect speech; you need honesty and a few practical basics.
This guide walks through before, during, and after your first appointment — in person at Anurag Marg or via secure online video.
Before you book
- Clarify your main concern — sleep, mood, relationship, work, trauma, ADHD
- Choose individual, couples, or teen (14+) service if applicable
- Optional free clarity call if you are unsure which fits
- Confirm fee, session length, online vs in-person
- Pick a private time — not driving or in open office
Also read: Choosing a psychologist in Nepal →
What to bring or have ready
- List of main symptoms and when they started
- Current medications or supplements
- Prior therapy or psychiatric history — if any
- Questions about confidentiality, fees, cancellation
- For couples — both calendars for joint scheduling
- For online — charged device, headphones, stable Wi‑Fi
What happens in the first session
- Introductions and confidentiality limits (safety, abuse)
- Your story in your words — no need to tell everything at once
- Safety check — self-harm, violence, substance use
- Goal setting — what would “better” look like in 3 months?
- Plan — frequency, approach (CBT, trauma-informed, couples model)
- Homework optional — small steps between sessions
Also read: Counseling vs counselling — terminology →
Questions you can ask
- What is your qualification and experience with my issue?
- How long are sessions and what is the fee?
- Do you offer online and in-person?
- What are confidentiality exceptions?
- When might you refer me to a psychiatrist?
- How will we measure progress?
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