In choosing a counsellor who feels like a good fit for you, do you have a preference around their gender?

Gender Preferences:

I have a strong preference to work with a man

I have a strong preference to work with a woman

I don’t have a strong gender preference

What matters most to me is working with someone who is informed, respectful, and open around diverse experiences of gender

Are there any spiritual, philosophical, or cultural traditions that meaningfully inform how you see the world or how you try to live?

Which traditions - if any - influence how your sense of meaning and sacredness?

Eastern traditions (e.g. Buddhist, Daoist, Zen, Confucian, Tibetan)

Indigenous or land-based approaches (e.g. ceremony, ancestral traditions, plant-spirit medicine, earth-centered practices)

Yoga or contemplative traditions (e.g. yoga philosophy, meditation lineages, embodied spiritual practice)

Christian or Biblical perspectives (including contemplative or mystical strands)

Western philosophical or existential traditions (e.g. depth psychology, existential philosophy, humanistic approaches)

A personal or eclectic path (drawing from multiple sources or lived experience rather than a single tradition)

Other

In thinking about counselling, how does trauma currently show up in your life, if at all?

Your Relationship to Trauma:

Trauma plays a significant role in my day-to-day life. I may be living with ongoing PTSD symptoms or impacts that affect my relationships, work, nervous system, or sense of safety.

I feel mostly stable in my life now, but I’m interested in reflecting on past experiences as part of growth or integration. I don’t feel overwhelmed by trauma day to day, but I sense there’s value in gentle exploration.

I don’t feel that trauma is a central concern for me. My reasons for seeking counselling are more about meaning, direction, relationships, or other areas of life.

I notice patterns, sensitivities, or “quirks” in my daily life that might be connected to past experiences. I’m not certain how trauma fits, but I’m open to exploring whether there’s a connection.

In choosing a counsellor who is a good match for you, what kind of support are you most drawn to right now?

Approaches to Support:

A steady, attentive presence where I can speak freely and be met without direction or instruction. I tend to do my best work when there’s space to hear myself think and feel.

A balance of open listening and occasional guidance or reflection from the counsellor. I value space, but also appreciate gentle input when it feels helpful.

More active guidance, structure, or feedback from the counsellor. I’m looking for someone to help me make sense of things and offer direction.

In thinking about counselling, how central are romantic or intimate relationships to what you’re hoping to explore right now?

Exploring Relationships:

I’m mainly interested in individual reflection. I want to understand myself more clearly, including how I show up in relationships, but I’m not looking to work with a partner in sessions.

Relationships are an important area of focus for me. I’m interested in exploring patterns, communication, or dynamics in my relationships, and I’m open to relational or partner-involved work.

My interest is specifically around intimacy, sexuality, or conscious relationship. I’m drawn to exploring these areas in a more focused or intentional way, possibly with a practitioner who specializes in this territory.

Romantic or intimate relationships aren’t a primary focus for me right now. My interests lie elsewhere.

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