What to expect?

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Hey folks, I've finally got an appointment for councelling on Friday the 31st and I'm quite worried tbh. Councelling isn't something I've really done or had any interest in doing before but me and gp decided that it was probably time for me to move on with my life and my depression is largely because of these issues.

It's only supposed to be an initial appointment to assess what sort of therapy will be best. Will they be wanting to go over painful memories? When my gp referred me for it I was feeling a lot stronger than I have in a long time but now the thought of going over the past is terrifying me. Not knowing what to expect makes it even worse.

Just looking for a bit of advice and pointers on how to handle it/not break down and look like a complete crying wreck to whoever I speak to. Thanks x

PP92 - don't worry if you cry / break down - they'll be used to it.

Re counselling - if it's any comfort, my GP said counselling doesn't necessarily involve revisiting traumatic past memories (GP said this used to be the case).

Your appointment is to see what sort of therapy will be best for you - so make it your opportunity to identify what you want and don't want and see what's on offer.

Best of luck

Thanks :) I'm most scared of visiting old memories, I know from experience I crash completely if I let myself think of it, whether or not I'm on anti depressants. I already know more or less what I want and what sort of help id like, just wasn't sure if they'd decide for themselves or take what I want into account