<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[byValentine Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert Clinical Psychology for adults & adolescents in Sutton and online. Specialized support for mental health, neurodiversity, and chronic illness]]></description><link>https://www.byvalentine.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:40:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.byvalentine.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[First Therapy Session: What to Expect and How it Actually Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walking into a psychologist’s office can feel a bit like showing up for an exam you forgot to study for. If you are preparing for your first therapy session what to expect might be a source of real anxiety. Discover exactly what happens behind closed doors, from the initial consultation structure to mapping out your clinical goals.]]></description><link>https://www.byvalentine.co.uk/post/first-therapy-session-what-to-expect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a252c627af0f7335694fd80</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/158da1_d5de5e34a2194168a058acc7b915ade6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jo-Ann Valentine</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>