Most people have only seen a session with a psychologist on TV screens, so it is normal that they do not know how the meeting will go. They are usually surprised that the meeting went well. A psychological consultation may look different depending on what the client needs or what situation they are in, but it is always about looking at the current situation and looking for support options. 

People often imagine that they will only tell an expert about their feelings and their past. There are many psychological and psychotherapeutic methods, and it is the task of the professional to choose the approach that best suits the client's needs.

At the beginning of the consultation, the psychologist briefly introduces the service offered, and then the client has the opportunity to talk about his topic. People often say that it is a relief when they tell an unbiased person "from the outside" about the situation. Often, when we say our thoughts out loud in front of another person, it helps us more than just ruminating them in our heads.

Furthermore, the client and the psychologist look for what can be done in the given situation, they can, for example:

- talk about what resources can be used to support you (family, surroundings...)
- look at alternatives for further action and look for how to choose the decisions and steps you identify with the most
- gain an understanding of the psychological and relational processes that may play a role in a given situation
- look for ways to talk about the situation with family, colleagues, supervisor
- understand your own needs in a given situation and look for constructive ways to meet them
- try forms of relaxation and look for ways to reduce tension
- talk about techniques you can try in real life for better sleep, to stop the "carousel of thoughts"
- Create a regime that allows the client to survive a challenging period

After the session, clients may feel relief, but sometimes fatigue (being in contact with challenging topics can be exhausting). It is good when they work with it and at the subsequent meeting they share what energy or feeling response they perceived in themselves. Sometimes they find that they need something else to receive the support of others – it allows them to think about specific steps to take.