Session one...
It was our first session together and Pat* was distraught. For the first ten minutes, she sobbed. If she tried to compose herself, she dissolved into tears again. When she attempted to speak, she was incoherent, shaking her head and holding up her hands in despair.
I knew that Pat wanted to have coaching for ‘family issues’, but I had no further information. The purpose of this initial ‘chemistry’ session was for us to find out if we could work together, and if I would be the appropriate professional to support Pat.
I felt such empathy for Pat. I wanted to demonstrate my care for her by waiting patiently and showing that I was here for her
