How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Session in Nepal

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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