I'm really nervous about seeing a new counselor...should i tell her that i cut myself the first time i see her
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Don't be nervous.
Only tell her you cut if it is an issue that you want to work on right away but if there is something else that is more important to you than focus on that first.
Also, don't expect her to make much of it. Not one of the counselor's I have seen and i've seen over 20 in my lifetime so far have ever said much more than "why?" or "would you like to stop?"
You should probably get a sense of her. Is she someone you can respect, trust, value? Is she someone you believe can understand you? Is there a rapport? What's her background, therapy style? How is she qualified? Is she licensed? Where'd she train?
Your first session is your opportunity to interview her. Do you want to give her the job? Most likely, the rest of your sessions will be focused on you. You'll have plenty of time to discuss your issues. First, make sure this is the person that you want to discuss them with.
Take youre time. Don't rush if you don't want to. Maybe get to know her/him first.
Good luck. ^_^
You should tell her what ever you feel comfortable telling her
If you want to tell her (i.e. is this the reason you are going to her) then tell her. If you want to know her more first before going too deep then that is fine.
In my opinion- YES!! You are paying for the visit and she gets paid to listen to your problems...You are going to see her for a reason...
It can be difficult changing counselors,from someone who has come to know you to someone who knows next to nothing about you and you are not familiar with their ways of working, as for telling all on the first visit.that may not be necessary because most likely your previous counselor has sent your file to this new counselor and most likely it contains notations that let the counselor know that you are a cutter. Otherwise, if the subject should come up you can tell them or if it doesn't come up it can wait until a later session but I wouldn't wait long.
This first meeting with the new counselor may be just a sort of meet and greet session...not real serious. The serious stuff may be held until your second meeting with him/ her.
Just relax and be yourself. I think you may find that this new one is as good and helpful as your previous one.
Good Luck !
It's probably best for her to know of your self injurous habbits, especially if the last psychologist you've seen knew. You need to remember that self injury is an addiction in and out it's own, and it also need specially attention. Try this support forum.
http://www.soberteensonline.com... (referrer: annihilate_me)
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