hii!! i'm so glad you're here! ♡

my name's emily and i'm a student who wants to major in psychology (i'm really interested in it and want to understand why people think, feel and behave the way they do). i'm also new here, so i might be a little awkward sometimes and take a moment to think of the best words to say, but believe me when i say i genuinely care about listening and being here with you.

i aim to create a comfortable space where you can talk about what's on your mind---no judgement and full of patience and empathy. i know how hard it is reaching out to friends or family, afraid of judgement or burdening them. and that's why you're here, and i'm really glad you are <3

i won't judge you or tell you what you should feel; i'll listen and try to understand where you're coming from, even if i haven't lived the same experience. sometimes you don't need someone to fix everything; you just need someone to listen and understand. you don't have to have the perfect words or know exactly how you're feeling. you can just start wherever feels the easiest!! :)

my chats:

• i'll have 30 minute to 2 hour session depending on my avaliability; i will let you know at the start of the session or around the middle of it (you can ask if you want to know at the start). i'll give you around a 10-15 minute warning before i have to leave. 

• if you have specific requests, let me know at the start of the session! if you don't like how a session is going, let me know! tell me what you want and i'll do my best to tailor it to your needs and wishes.

• i'd prefer if you have set time aside when conversing with me. so, please do not ghost me in between messages or anytime during the session. if you're able to, please let me know if you need to step away for a while so I know whether to keep the chat open. if i don't receive a reply within 30 minutes i will end the session.  furthermore, please try to get back with a message within 10 minutes if you can.

• some topics are outside what i'm comfortable supporting with, so i may need to refer you to another listener if a conversation involves: anything sexual (ex. sexual assault, abuse, harassment), disorders with anosognosia, self-harm, any form of violence, alcohol/drug abuse.

feel free to request a chat if you'd like someone to listen , you deserve to be heard ❤︎⁠ have a beautiful day, my friend!