Therapy can vary a lot. I know someone who just needed 12 cbt sessions for his depression.

Others need longer due to trauma or stronger depression or other comorbid stuff.

To me, therapy is a non judgmental space to work out my stuff with a supportive other.

The first few sessions for me was building rapport and T getting to know me.

She also taught me distress tolerance skills and relaxation techniques.

Usually, for me, therapy is like having a deep conversation on my thoughts, feelings and behaviours.