It’s helpful to say why you’d like to work with them, and when you would be free for appointments, so they can reply with an answer about whether they have a space that could suit you. You don’t need to go into detail about why you’re looking for therapy. Look after yourself by keeping your initial message brief and not painful to repeat, as you might not always get booked in with the first person you contact.

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