A question after 2 meetings with the psychologist. Is this a sign of a decent t!
Question:
A question after 2 meetings with the psychologist. Is this a sign of a decent therapist?
my first session with a psychologist was just talking about my background and what's bothering me. My second session was the same, just a continuation from the first. I found him mostly asking me questions and a good amount of time just me telling him about my life and background. This is my first experience at therapy so I'd like to know if he's doing the right thing...Do these "background, personal history" talks take 2 sessions on average? My sessions were 50 min. each. I just want to make sure I'm seeing a good therapist. It's hard to tell since it's my first time. Let me know your opinions, thanks!
Answers:
The first several sessions will seem like just "talking" but after a while you will notice that this talking is actually helping. It helps because you can say whatever you want without any consequences and it is to a third party who is not involved in your life, and who won't judge you. If you want more, however, just tell you therapist. They are there for you, and they can't give you what you need, if you don't tell them what that is.