Sessions · 12 October 2026
Before Your First Healing Session: What to Expect and How to Join Online
Hello dear friends. If you are coming to a healing session with me for the first time, it is natural to have questions. The short answer: the session begins with a conversation. Then it continues with energy work, breathing and meditation, according to what you need. We can meet online, at our office, at Şifa Köyü, our organic farm in Şile on the Black Sea coast of Istanbul, or in your own space. I wrote this post so that you can take that first step with an easy heart. 🌿
From booking to the first meeting
The road from booking to the first meeting is simple: you write to us, and we get back to you to find a day and time that suits you.
In the first meeting we talk about what brings you to me. What are you curious about, where do you feel stuck, what do you hope for from this work? We do not rush; first we get to know each other. This conversation sets the direction of the session. I usually suggest a series of three sessions. We decide together at the first meeting how many we will do.
If you choose Şifa Köyü for a session in person, nature joins the work too. Before or after the session you can take a walk on the farm, pet our animals and shop from the produce we grow from heirloom seeds, which holds EU-approved organic farming certification.
What do we do in the session?
What we do in the session takes its shape entirely from you. Breathwork, guided meditation, energy work, affirmation and coaching questions are some of the tools I use. We decide together on the day which of them will serve you. I listen with my heart, and you turn your ear inward.
During the session you may yawn, laugh or feel moved. It is also possible that you feel nothing in particular. Nobody has to experience something specific; there is room for whatever comes in that moment. The experience differs from person to person.
What do you need for an online session?
For an online session you need very little:
- A quiet room where you will not be interrupted
- A stable internet connection
- Headphones, if possible
- A place where you can sit or lie down comfortably
- A glass of water nearby
In an online session you prepare the space yourself. That is the main difference from meeting in person. You can switch off your phone notifications, light a candle if you like, and give yourself a few minutes after the session. This small preparation makes a difference.
Before the session, payment and booking
You can try not to eat a heavy meal just before the session. Writing down in a few sentences what you want to talk about is a lovely start; putting your intention on paper helps gather your thoughts. If there is anything about your health I should know (pregnancy, regular medication or ongoing treatment, for example), please tell me before the session.
Payment is taken before the session. For sessions in your own space, a travel fee is added according to distance. We share the current fee and conditions with you when you book. If you need to change your appointment, please let us know as early as you can. I work in English and in Turkish.
What this work covers and what it does not
A healing session is energy, awareness and personal development work; that is what it covers, and that is its limit. It is not a medical diagnosis or treatment. It does not replace psychological support or your doctor’s advice. If you are in ongoing treatment, I would like you to continue it and to make decisions about your health with a health professional.
What are you most curious about before your first session? You can write your questions to us, and we will look at them together. May this time you give yourself be good for you. With love. 💛
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Frequently asked questions
What happens in a healing session?
It begins with a conversation and continues with breathing, meditation and energy work according to what you need. The flow takes its shape entirely from you.
What do I need for an online healing session?
A quiet room, a stable internet connection, headphones if possible, and a comfortable place to sit or lie down.
How many sessions will I need?
I usually suggest a series of three sessions. We decide together at the first meeting how many we will do.
Are sessions available in English?
Yes. I work in English and in Turkish. To book, write to us and our team will get back to you.
Can I change my appointment?
Yes. If you let us know as early as you can, we try to find a new time together. We share the conditions with you when you book.
Is a healing session a replacement for medical treatment?
No. It is energy and awareness work and does not replace medical or psychological treatment.
