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Questions you might have

1 / What is peer listening? Is it like therapy?

Not quite. A therapist is a licensed professional who diagnoses and treats. I am not that - and I will never pretend to be.

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Peer listening is simpler. It is a real conversation with someone who is fully present, completely non-judgmental, and has no agenda other than to hear you.

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Think of it as the conversation you wish you could have with a close friend  - except this friend has no history with you, no opinion about your choices, and nowhere else to be.

2 / Is everything I say kept private?

Yes. Everything stays between us.

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The only exception is if I have serious concern that you or someone else is in immediate danger - in that case I will always talk to you about it openly and point you toward the right help. Nothing happens behind your back.

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Your name, your story, your sessions - none of it goes anywhere.

3 / What actually happens in a session?

We talk. That is genuinely it.

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You can come with something specific on your mind or with nothing at all - just a feeling you cannot name. Either is fine. I will follow wherever you need to go.

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No script. No structure you have to follow. No topic that is off limits. Just a real conversation at your pace.

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Sessions are 45 minutes. I will check in gently at the end and send you a brief message the next day.

4 / How do I know if Isha Listens is right for me?

If any of these sound familiar - this is probably for you:

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You feel lonely even though you are surrounded by people. You have things you want to say but nobody you feel safe saying them to. You do not need a therapist - you just need a human. You are tired of people giving you advice when you just want to be heard.

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Not sure? Book the free intro call. Fifteen minutes, no commitment. You will know by the end of it.

5 / What if I am having a really dark day or feeling                  unsafe?

First - I am glad you are here and I am glad you asked.

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If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out to someone trained for exactly that moment. 

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I can sit with you on hard days - the ordinary kind where everything feels heavy. But if you are in genuine crisis, please reach out to the professional. You deserve the right support.

Isha Listens — Service Disclaimer

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Last updated: June 2024

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Isha Listens is a peer listening and companionship service. It is not a therapy service, counselling service, or any form of professional mental health treatment.

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Isha is not a licensed therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or counsellor. Nothing shared or discussed in sessions constitutes professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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By booking a session with Isha Listens you acknowledge and agree that:

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You are seeking peer support and human connection, not professional mental health treatment. You will seek qualified professional help if you are experiencing a serious mental health condition. You will contact emergency services or a crisis line if you are in immediate danger.

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For questions about this disclaimer, email:

 

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© Isha Listens 2024 — ishaListens@gmail.com

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