Oh my goodness. Do not feel nervous about it and also do not think that one session is going to work....well maybe I shouldn't say that because it could.

I have had so many personal experience with therapy. I am so wishing you all the best. Please go in with an open mind. You are going to be ok.

I have had several therapists, some good and some bad, and 1 thing I would recommend is how do you feel about the therapist, do you feel comfortable with them. You will be talking a lot to them and see how they respond to you.

Don’t be nervous. The therapist is there to help you. It’s a step in the right direction. I’ve been wanting to see a therapist for some time now and haven’t had the time or the courage to call one. You should be happy and proud that your willing and able to get help.

That's great! Good for you. I've been through many therapists and like the one I have now. Go in with an open mind. See how comfortable you feel with them. Excited for you! Let us know how it goes!!

I was 18 years old, living in throw-away kid camps and in the full psychotic break of a nearly successful suicide attempt when I had my first therapy appointment, so I didn't have room to get nervous about meeting another mere human. My fear of another round of those joys was far meaner than any of status symbols of any of the mere humans who helped me carry that psychotherapy thread across three continents.

Still. . . Some of those therapy appointments were harder than others. I carried my journal and/or question lists into my more nervousy appointments. The sessions never followed my imagined script, but having the journal and lists helped me jump those awkward silences.

Continued support while you brave your new world, Ollie. Gentle hopes that it leads you to a solid healing path.

For one thing don't be nervous. Second, be yourself and only talk about things that you are comfortable in talking about. Other things and stuff will in time will get easier. Start slow. The very best on your quest. BIG HUGS.

Scott

I recently started going too. For me, I've felt more comfortable after the first visit or so and I really like my therapist. Good luck and I hope you have a good experience with it as well :)