My First Counceling Visit

[Melody coates]

:(so i'm on the waiting list to recieve counceling. im nervous mostly cuz i'm not comfortable talking about my problems or past to complete strangers face to face

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

That's okay. It may take time to open up to the right therapist and that is okay. Have you been to therapy before?

 

[TXbandit]

It is really hard but if you want to improve you must go. I took me over a year to seek help. I just couldn't do it. I wasn't ready. I am still reluctant to go to therapy sessions but I know I have to. It will be ok. If you aren't comfortable, let them know. Tell them you want to take it slow. :hug:

 

[Melody coates]

yes but only had one session. i went for depression in my early teen years then my abuser forced me to stop going cuz the therapist told her what she was doing is wrong

 

[KwanYingirl]

If you have a good therapitic relationship, you will notice that it gets easier to open up with time. Be patient as much as you're able. It's probably better to take it slow at first, sort of like dipping your toes into cold water. Hurts at first, but then isn't so bad and then before you know it, you'll be swimming in the deep end.

 

[midnightblue56]

Tomorrow is my first appt. Im torn, I am looking forward to making progress, but I am not happy about having to relive - rehash the past.

I have done general talk therapy many years ago but Im not sure what this will be like.