Since my last counsellor graduated and moved onto bigger and better things (a job, yay!)

So I've gone to my first appointment with the new (recommended) counsellor. I don't know if I like her though, or if we're even going to "work".

She's awfully blunt, and quick to assume some things. I know she's had a lot of experience helping other students (its through my health services at my university) but I don't know if I like her. I was so nerve-wrackingly nervous that I spent the entire session rambling about nothing! (Okay, almost nothing. But considering I had thought about what I was going to tell her right at the beginning, I didn't really stick to the plan!)

Any guestimates as to when I should "know" if things are working out or not? I've already got homework, and we didn't even touch on (what I believe to be my major problem right now... which is stress and depression).

How do I determine what kind of therapy approach she's taking as well? She never mentionned it, but I'd like to know. Preferably without asking her. I'm a bit anxious about asking questions.

Also, is it normal for counsellors to want to see previous counsellor's notes? I'm all for it, and will allow it to happen (the notes to be released to her) if it saves me having to go over stuff that I've already gone over... but is this a regular thing that most counsellors do?

How much should I feel obligated to tell her stuff that I've talked about before?

I don't know if I'm asking questions to everyone here or asking them of myself. Bah humbug.

I'm going back next week though, will try it until she goes on vacation at the end of June.