Therapy works best when it is designed to help you address the issues that are troubling you. In your first session, your therapist may ask you a series of questions about your concerns and then explain the purpose of therapy. After the interview, your therapist will have a better idea of what you want to work on, and they can help you design a treatment plan to meet your needs.
What to Expect in a First Therapy Session
Your first session will be an introduction to your therapist and his/her practice. There are generally a few questions you need to answer. Some of these include: when do you want to start therapy? How often do you want to meet? What kinds of sessions will you be having? What are your expectations for the treatment?
Should I Be Honest With My Therapist?
Before your first therapy session with your therapist, it’s important to be honest with them. This doesn’t mean that you’re going to feel the need to tell them everything, but they should be able to tell that you’re thinking about your life and how you’ve been feeling. This could be anything from looking at pornography or sexually inappropriate websites, to emotional abuse at home. It’s important to be honest with them about anything that concerns you. It’s also important to be honest about your feelings about their treatment. If you don’t feel comfortable with something, tell them. Don’t be afraid to tell them if you’re not comfortable with a certain suggestion or part of your treatment.
Should I Tell The Therapist Anything About My Past?
You should tell the therapist everything that you feel is relevant to your therapy. For example, you might disclose things like your childhood, past relationships, your current circumstances, or any other significant life events that have affected you. In addition to revealing these details, it may also be helpful to think about why you are feeling upset or anxious. Your therapist will probably encourage you to speak openly and honestly about yourself.
Should I be Alone in the First Therapy Session?
The first therapy session is very important, because it will set the tone for your experience with your therapist. It’s the first time that you’re going to meet, so you want to be on your best behavior. However, it’s OK if you’re alone for this first session. Your therapist is there to make sure you feel comfortable and that you understand the work you’re going to be doing. If you’re alone, it means that you’re getting a session that is “all about you.” The therapist will probably be very interested in what’s going on in your life, and why you’re seeing a therapist in the first place.
How do you feel about therapy?
We live in a world where we are always being sold to. Advertising is omnipresent and intrusive. From billboards and commercials to shopping malls and public transportation we are inundated with commercial messages. Many of these messages are loud, overwhelming and often contradictory. But don’t worry, therapy isn’t about beating advertising. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Your therapist is not going to bombard you with countless commercials to buy a particular brand of soap. Nor will your therapist be pushing products on you. Instead, your therapist will gently question you about your environment.