This article is informational only and is not a substitute for personalised mental health care. If there is risk of self-harm, harm to someone else, or immediate danger, contact local mental services or a crisis helpline right away. First session in therapy can always feel like a big step. For some people, it comes after months of worry. For others, it happens after a breakup, a panic episode, burnout, grief, or a quiet feeling that life is harder than it should be. With that