The appointment started off with him introducing himself and talking about what his service is as well as his method. Also, talked confedentiallity and contract seeing as this is kind of through my work. No problems there. He made me feel at ease and he seems like a very sympathetic man. He made sure I knew that there was no pressure on me and that I should go at this at MY OWN pace and that if I needed a break or whatever, to just tell him. So far I like him a lot.
But then it meant that it was my turn to talk. Trying to explain what my problem is, not really knowing what it is, while balling isn't an easy task. lol But I think I got through it. He seemed to be taking lots of notes, so I guess that's good. There wasn't much going back and forth because of time and well this session was more about getting to know each other. But he did mention a few things that made lots of sense to me. Like the difference between depression and anxiety. And by the sound of it, seems like I may have pretty intense anxiety. Kinda looking forward to understand more of that and how to deal with it. He also mentioned something about attachement issues (with family as well as with my girlfriend), which really surprised me because it is something that I've been dealing with. So I must have said something that could've lead him to that, I'm not sure. But he's good! lol Without going in to too much detail, looks like next week (yes, I'm going back next week lol) we will be talking about my background, and where all of this anxiety may stem from. And my relationship with my family and why I'm unable to talk to them. That's also a bit scary for me but it's gotta get done. Right?
Look like this service is 8 sessions minimum and then we'll go from there.
I'm still not ready to tell my family about this and I don't think I need/want to just yet. We'll see.
More to follow I'm sure! lol
Thanks again to all who have been listening and motivating me. I really appreciated it! You all are great!
Good luck! xx