'I am looking forward to having someone support me,listen to me,be on my side,I am hoping to get some traumatic stuff off my chest.
She told me the counsellor that she won't be making decisions for me or directing me at all rather she will help me explore issues in a way that helps me find my own way forward and make my own decisions.....which is what I want to be as independent,self sustaining and me the individual directing her own life as much as I can.'

Sounds like you are starting out with a great attitude!