What is a counseling session like?

Question

I want to go to counseling, but I'm a bit hesitant about telling a stranger my deepest, darkest secrets.

What is a counseling session like? Does the client talk the whole time? Does the counselor talk much? Do you sit in a chair and look them in the eye? Lay on a couch? Can you doodle or something when you are talking to them? Most importantly--was it helpful?

Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

it does help..actually it helps a lot.

the approach of counselor will make u fell easy n  u will not fell hesitant to tell ur deepest secret.

their suggestion are generally practical n mostly according  to your nature so that you can obey those.

mostly they suggest you small and simple tricks to overcome your problem.

IF you feel like going to a counselor ..plz do not  hesitate...the sooner the better ..

good wishes

Answer 2

ya dont...

i've been to like 4 or 5 friggen counselors.

it sux.

they dont know everything about your life. no one does. only you.

and sometimes you dont know everything or remember everything.

you do sit in a chair (optional) (i dont haha) u dont have to look them in the eye if your uncomfortable doing that. im not sure about doodling tho.

they dont really want your mind to wander as you speak to them and then they inform you about stuff.

my sessions... not so helpful... everrr. LOL

i did all this because i have ADHD, bi-polar issues, and such...

so yea...

all i really needed was my dad to take me to a doctor and get me meds. they already knew what was wrong with me. (family history, behavior,..etc..)

my mom was the one who took me to counseling sessions. :P

Answer 3

i agree with the first post. all my counseling sessions too didn't help me. i think that's because something is blocking myself in telling me the real problems and i think that because telling them my WHOLE problem would be like putting my guard down and i don't want  that. i am still not comfortable. but it depends.. try it it may help you:)