scared of councelling

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My doctor has referred me for counselling and I have a telephone session in a few weeks. What they heck are they gonna ask me? I have never seen a counsellor before and I'm really anxious about what to talk about. Would really love some advice x 

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  • Posted

    It depends if its councelling or therapy. They will only talk about whatever you want to talk about,the only agenda is whatever you bring to it
  • Posted

    They will not ask you anything at all that you can't handle.

    All you need to do is be truthful.

    Most counselling is about your feelings and why you think YOU feel the way you do.

    Absolutely nothing at all to worry about.

  • Posted

    Hi size! There is nothing to worry about! How old are you? Have you tried reflexology or aromatherapy? Both very good for calming our nerves! Regards Amanda
  • Posted

    I'm going tomorrow to an in house one at my docs. I declined CBT last year. I will let you know what they say. Mine is for anxiety focussed on my health x
    • Posted

      Dont be afraid to tell them that CBT isn't working, it doesn't always there's other better therapy routes out there
  • Posted

    I had a phone session,which determines what type of counselling would best suit you. They ask what you feel,how you react to situations, etc. Then they decide based on your answers which counselling is best. I am waiting for cbt. But you may be referred for something else. I don't know if this is what you mean, but I hope that whatever you're offered will help. You don't have to answer any question you don't want to and if you tell the counsellor you're uncomfortable with it they should respect that.It's hard to open up a complete stranger with 'stuff' you've bottled up. Good luck.
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    Just be completely straight, Suze. Tell them that you are feeling very nervous about counselling. Ask them what counselling with them will be like. Ask them to reassure you about counselling. Just be honest with them about what you are feeling and thinking. It is not a test. They will not be judging you, they are on your side to help you. If you feel uncomfortable about anything just tell them. They should be compassionate and understanding and work to your requirements. There is nothing to worry about. They are there to help you. The more open and honest you can be with them, the more they can help you. They are there to support you.

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