What Happens in a Free 15-Minute Counselling Assessment
Counselling Journey
The hardest part is almost always the first call.
If the idea of a free 15-minute counselling assessment makes you a little nervous, that is completely normal. Knowing what actually happens tends to take the edge off, so here is exactly what to expect, and why there is genuinely nothing to prepare.
It is a conversation, not an interview
No forms to fill in, no test to pass.
The assessment is simply a short, relaxed conversation between you and Christina. There are no right answers and nothing you have to get through. It is a chance to feel the situation out, on both sides, with no pressure at all.
“I truly felt heard for the first time in all my life and deeply understood.”
What Christina might ask
Only what helps her understand whether she can help.
Usually something like what has brought you to reach out now, and what you are hoping might be different. You can share as much or as little as you want. You are never expected to tell your whole story in fifteen minutes, or to have it neatly worked out before you call.
What you can ask
This part is just as important, and it is yours.
You can ask anything: how Christina works, whether she has supported people with something like yours, what sessions look like, how often, and what it costs. The assessment is as much about you deciding whether she feels right as anything else.
“Christina helped me understand the underlying issues which kept me stuck.”
There is no pressure to book
Free means free, with no catch.
You will never be pushed to commit at the end of the call. If it feels right, you can book. If it does not, that is completely okay, and Christina would rather you found the right fit, even if that is somewhere else.
Why the fit matters more than anything
The single biggest factor in whether counselling helps is the relationship.
It is not the technique or the qualifications alone, it is whether you feel safe and understood with the person across from you. That is exactly what the fifteen minutes is for: a low-stakes way to sense whether this feels like somewhere your healing could begin.
“This morning I feel so much lighter and clear.”
How to prepare (you do not need to)
Genuinely, come as you are.
You do not have to rehearse anything or arrive composed. If you get emotional, that is welcome too. All you need to do is show up and talk for a few minutes.
When you feel ready, you can book the free assessment directly, or read more about Christina first to get a sense of her before you call.
Take the first small step
Fifteen minutes, no cost, no obligation. It is the gentlest possible way to find out whether this feels right for you.
Book the free 15-minute assessment
A few quick questions
Is the 15-minute assessment really free?
Yes, genuinely free and with no obligation to book anything afterwards.
Do I have to commit to sessions after it?
No. There is no pressure at all. You decide afterwards, in your own time, whether you would like to go ahead.
What if I get emotional on the call?
That is completely okay and very common. You do not have to hold anything together. Christina is used to meeting people exactly where they are.
How do I book one?
Through the bookings page, or by calling 0479 144 561. It only takes a moment to arrange.