Feeling comfortable enough with your counsellor matters.

A helpful counselling relationship should feel respectful, collaborative, and safe enough for you to speak honestly at your own pace. It does not mean you will feel completely at ease immediately, but over time you should have a sense that you are being heard and treated with care.

If something feels off, it can be helpful to reflect on what is not sitting right. Sometimes it may be something that can be discussed openly in the counselling space. At other times, it may be a sign that the fit is not quite right.

Not every counsellor will be the right fit for every person, and that is okay. You are allowed to notice this and make decisions accordingly.