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Posted 10/17/2014 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
plz help all..

I am struggling to book an appt with therapist as i am scared abt talking to a stranger about my situation and don't kknnow what to expect in 1st session and do i do all talk or will they offer advice ..
pls help .. shakehead
Posted 10/17/2014 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
Cilly,

Congrats on taking this important step in your healing! I am sure that once you have gotten past the initial newness/nervousness about your first session...that you will look forward to going and gaining the benefits of this form of treatment.:)

Here is an older thread that I pulled up for you. I use it often for reference (thanks Hibee!) because it is full of helpful and reassuring information.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=2287406

Don't be afraid...this is going to be a GOOD thing!

S.C.

Posted 10/17/2014 6:16 AM (GMT 0)
I know you're worried but please understand that is normal. My best advice is to not stick with a therapist if you don't feel comfortable with them. I've done this because I felt bad for quitting them or just didn't realize I had the option of switching. Not every therapist is right for every client. Having said that if you are on the fence about the person then I'd suggest giving them a few sessions for you to get to know each other and figure out what is going to work best. I LOVE the therapist I'm seeing now but it took me until the third or fourth time to really know that.

Remember this is what these folks do for a living so you can rest assured that they are they to help you. Keep us posted and good luck!
Posted 10/17/2014 8:01 AM (GMT 0)
i posted on depression forum. keep well.
Posted 10/17/2014 9:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cilly

I can relate to what you are saying as I can remember I was very anxious when I was going to see my therapist for the first time. What I would suggest is you make a few notes about what you want to say on your first visit that way you won't forget anything I did a post a while ago which has a lot more detail on first visits which SC has given you the link to so have a look at that.

Let us know how it goes we are here to support you.

Hibee
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