Is it a bad thing to ask a counsellor during the initial session if they could help you, in a dubious manner?

Question

Is it a bad thing to ask a counsellor during the initial session if they could help you, in a dubious manner?

Answer 1

I don't think you should dwell too much on anything you said in a session - as in, I don't think you should analyze it for whether it was right or wrong.  I think you should just reflect on what was said and what you learn from it.  But anyway, no I don't think it's weird to ask that or be doubtful about whether they can help.  

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Its never good to ask things in that manner, but use your judgement. When you are talking, judge there reactiions and see if you have a good chemistry with them.

Answer 4

id say its fine, good luck

Answer 5

Depends on what you expect

Answer 6

I would hope that any experienced counsellor would expect a client/patient to be dubious during an initial session. Being a counsellor doesn't grant them automatic trust from the rest of the human race. They still have to earn your trust.

I'd say as long as you aren't going in and being dubious about absolutely everything, or acting like you're not getting anything out of it, you're probably find.

I would suggest though, that if you DO feel like you're not getting anything out of it, that you tell your counselor that so that you can explore possible reasons why, and maybe find out if you're avoiding what you need to be dealing with.