Three months after I completed the ten sessions of online CBT prescribed by my GP, I’m getting back into therapy.
Because, well, there’s still a lot of not so great stuff going on in my head.
I searched for a therapist that’s fairly affordable (the options I found were around £60 per session, and I’ll likely go fortnightly), works near where I work, and would be up for treating anxiety, depression, and obsessive thoughts.
Then I booked an appointment with the only one of the six I emailed who was available, and now, I’m preparing myself to meet her for the first time. Today.
Here’s some stuff I’ve found helpful when preparing for my first session with a new therapist. It’s not a rigid set of rules, but for anyone like me who likes to feel extra prepared before they do anything, these are some things that should help you feel a little more comfortable.