Ok, YOU are the one shopping for the therapist....relax. If you want to, you take control of the conversation first...(i.e. "May I ask how long you have been doing therapy")...something like that. Then if he does ask the dreaded question, "so what brings you here today?"...you answer him. I mean, what specifically is bringing you to therapy?...to deal with your past abuse? If so, then say it. Tell him why you are seeking therapy now (i.e. recent thoughts, whatever it is). The best way for you to get what you need to get better is to fell comfortable with your therapist, trust him/her, and be able to tell them anything! This may take a few sessions to get to that point but if you hit it off good then you have a winner!! You don't have to indulge every detail of your abuse during the first session; the first session should be him getting to know you and you getting to know him/her. GOOD LUCK and keep me posted. Don't worry, most therapist are crazy too...believe me I KNOW!