Getting Started in Therapy: A Simple, Human Guide

Thinking about starting therapy?

Maybe you’ve been thinking about thinking about it for a while. Maybe someone you trust gently suggested it. Or maybe you’ve hit the point where “just pushing through” isn’t cutting it.

Wherever you’re coming from — welcome.

At Full Circle Psychotherapy in Fergus, Ontario, starting therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating or clinical or like you’re signing up for a personality overhaul. It’s simply the beginning of getting support that fits your life, your story, and your goals.

And yes, it can even feel good.

We offer both in-person therapy at our Fergus office and virtual sessions across Ontario, so you can choose what feels easiest and most comfortable.

Let’s walk through what getting started really looks like.

1. Therapy Isn’t a Last Resort. It’s a Reset Button

Most people imagine therapy as the place you go when everything is falling apart.

But therapy is just as much about:

✨ Preventing burnout

✨ Softening anxiety

✨ Navigating the messy middle of transitions

✨ Processing perinatal and postpartum challenges

✨ Feeling like yourself again

It’s support — not a sign of struggle.

It’s clarity — not chaos.

And it’s far more comfortable than the internet makes it look.

2. Your First Step: A Free 15-Minute Consultation

(Yes, it’s free. Yes, it’s easy. Yes, you can do it in your pyjamas.)

We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can get a sense of us before booking. It’s like test-driving a car, but without any awkward sales pitch energy.

You can:

✔ Share what’s been going on

✔ Ask absolutely any questions

✔ See if our therapists feel like a good match

✔ Learn about our in-person Fergus office or virtual options

No pressure. No commitment.

3. Your First Session: The “Let’s Get You Settled” Stage

Your first session is basically a gentle onboarding, not an interrogation or life story marathon.

You can expect:

• A warm welcome (truly)

• Space to talk about what brought you in

• Time to explore your goals — even if the goal is “figure out what my goals are”

• A pace and style of therapy that fits you

You don’t need a script.

You don’t need to be “ready.”

You just need to show up — messy, curious, hopeful, tired, overwhelmed… all okay.

Whether you come into the Fergus office or join us virtually, we’ll help you settle in.

4. What Therapy Looks Like at Full Circle (Short Version: Supportive, Down-to-Earth, Evidence-Based)

We don’t do one-size-fits-all therapy.

We blend approaches like:

• CBT (for the overthinkers)

• ACT (for feeling stuck)

• Somatic and trauma-informed therapy

• Perinatal and postpartum therapy

• Nervous system-focused work

Our therapists show up genuinely — no jargon, no judgment, no stiff clinical vibes.

Meet them here.

5. Therapy Works Best When It’s Consistent

You don’t have to come every week forever.

You don’t have to commit to anything long-term.

We’ll find a rhythm that works for you — one that feels steady and supportive, not rushed.

Small steps genuinely add up.

Tiny shifts matter.

And you’ll start to notice things coming full circle. (We had to.)

6. You Deserve Support. You Don’t Have to Wait.

If you’ve been carrying too much or feeling stretched thin… you don’t have to do it alone.

We offer:

• In-person therapy in Fergus

• Virtual therapy anywhere in Ontario

• Evening and weekend appointments

• Therapists with specialized training in anxiety, depression, postpartum mental health, chronic illness, grief and life transitions

You’re welcome here — exactly as you are.

Ready to Get Started? Let’s Talk.

Your first step is simple:

👉 Book your free 15-minute consultation.

Let’s figure out what you need, who you’d like to work with, and how we can support you with warmth, professionalism, and real human care.

Your full circle moment starts here.

Book now: www.fullcirclepsychotherapy.ca/contact