How it works
What happens in the first session, how long therapy lasts, and what stays in the room.
The first session, minute by minute
- 0–10 minGetting to know each other
Who I am, how I work, and what you want to know about the room.
- 10–35 minWhat brought you here
You set the pace. You can tell a lot, or a little.
- 35–45 minYour questions
About the approach, the frequency and whatever worried you before you came.
- 45–50 minWhat next
We decide together whether to go on. No commitment.
- Frequency and length
One session a week, on the same day and at the same time, 50 minutes. That steadiness is part of the therapy. A couples session lasts 75 minutes.
- At the clinic or on Zoom
The clinic is in Netanya, close to public transport and with street parking. Zoom works too, and you can combine the two.
- Confidentiality, and its limits
What is said in the room stays in the room. The only exception is a real danger to life, where the law requires action. We talk about it in the first session.
- How therapy ends
We plan the end together, a few sessions ahead. You can always come back later.
More questions
And if something still isn't clear, Abby is down below.
What if I have no idea where to start?
That is where most people start. In the intro call I ask the questions, and we find the order together. You don't need to arrive with a tidy story.
Does what is said in the room stay in the room?
Yes. Confidentiality is the basis. The only exception is a real danger to life, where the law requires action, and we talk about it in the first session.
How long does therapy last?
It varies. Some people come for ten sessions around one subject, and some stay longer. Every so often we stop and check together whether it still helps.
What if it isn't right for me?
That's fine, and better found out early. You can say so in the room, and if needed I'll help you find a therapist who suits you better.
Do I need a big problem to come?
No. People come when something simply feels stuck, heavy or unclear. There is no entry threshold.
What does it cost, and does insurance refund it?
The fees are on the fees page. After each session you get a receipt, and most supplementary health plans refund part of it. It's worth checking with yours.
A free 20-minute intro call
By phone or Zoom. Hear how I work, ask anything that worries you, and decide afterwards, with no pressure.
- Free, with no commitment
- By phone or by Zoom
- A reminder the day before
Prefer to write? A WhatsApp message, or 055-5565655
You can book by phone on 055-5565655.