Therapy shouldn't depend on how well you explain yourself in 50 minutes.

Express what you're feeling โ€” your way, your time. Sketch it, write it, log it, or queue a song that says it better than you can. Then bring it all to session.

I'm a Therapist โ†’
Breakthrough

Stood up for myself at work

Heart was racing but I did it.

๐ŸŽตSong

Vienna โ€” Billy Joel

Exactly what my therapist keeps telling me

๐Ÿ“Thought Record

"Friends don't want me there"

Mind-reading
โœ๏ธWhiteboard

Feelings Wheel

Between Sessions Is Where Most People Get Stuck

This TikTok explains it perfectly โ€” can I send it?

Is it needy to message between sessions?

Do I wait until Thursday or...

I'll definitely remember this for next week

I had something important... what was it?

Should I even bother going this week?

This article is literally me โ€” where do I save it?

Maybe I'll just ask ChatGPT

What It Feels Like Between Sessions

M

Maya, 24

Junior designer ยท prefers voice notes

0:47

"I had this massive breakthrough on Tuesday and by Friday I couldn't even remember what it was about. Like, I know it felt important? But now it's just... gone. And I can't exactly text my therapist like 'hey what did I realise again'"

J

James, 28

Account manager ยท busy, busy, busy!

Notes
Edited 2h ago

therapy stuff

- week 11

- still not sure if im getting better

- or just getting better at talking about it

- is that the same thing??

- ask sarah on thursday

- (will forget to ask sarah)

P

Priya, 22

Final year student

iMessage

bex

just left therapy and I'm already annoyed I didn't say the actual thing
why do I do this every time
THE ACTUAL THING
write it down rn before you forget
where tho
T

Tom, 26

Works nights ยท can't sleep days

2:47
r/therapy
ChatGPT
+ 3

๐Ÿ” is it normal to overthink about therapy sessions

r/therapyยท 4h

DAE feel unclear on therapy between sessions?

247 comments

"my therapist doesn't text back at 3am. fair enough tbh"

Keep What Matters โ€” In Your Own Words

I'm Overthinking Conversations
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Reflection

I'm Overthinking Conversations

I replay every interaction, analysing what I said wrong.

Stood up for myself at work
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Breakthrough

Stood up for myself at work

Finally told my manager I couldn't take on another project. Felt shaky but proud.

What did you mean by catastrophising?
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Next Session Topic

What did you mean by catastrophising?

You mentioned I tend to catastrophise but I'm not sure I fully understand what that looks like for me.

Nothing Is Perfect Enough
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Reflection

Nothing Is Perfect Enough

I spend hours on simple tasks, terrified of mistakes.

ChatGPT said this โ€” is it right?
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AI Chat

ChatGPT said this โ€” is it right?

It told me I might have anxious attachment. Want to check this with you before I spiral.

First week of exercise complete
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Milestone

First week of exercise complete

Went to the gym 3 times this week. Small but feels significant.

"It feels more like a partnership using this with Peter - defo removes the 'i'm disturbing him' anxiety as I know things are sent, queued and ready for next week."

Therapy client

Using OutSession with their Therapist

How it works

01

Capture what matters

Write down thoughts, situations, or feelings between sessions. No structure needed.

Reflection

A guided reflection similar to a thought record

What's on your mind?

02

Reflect with guidance

Get personalised questions that help you think deeper โ€” not generic worksheets or AI advice.

Overthinking Conversations

Smart Thought Record

It sounds exhausting to replay every interaction. That inner critic takes real energy.

Reflection Questions

1

What's the worst outcome you're imagining?

2
3
03

Show up prepared

Walk into your session with clarity. Know what you want to discuss and see your progress over time.

Session Board

3 items for next session

Active

Work anxiety thought record

Worksheet

What is catastrophising?

Session Note

Stood up for myself at work

Breakthrough

Your therapist can see these items

"I used to forget everything I wanted to say. Now I walk in with clarity and we dive straight into what matters."

Therapy client

Using OutSession independently

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