I find the idea that 'I need to change' unhelpful. It doesn't help me at all.

I find it more helpful to go into therapy with the thought that, ''I need to have a place where I can feel safe to speak my heart and mind, with a person who is emotionally healthy (and can thus provide a 'corrective emotional experience')"

I am of the opinion that the working through of the transference is one of the groundworks (for lack of a better word, I'm open to suggestions...) of good therapy.

I forgot to ask, if you're ok to share, what are the issues that you are seeking therapy for?