Hi comfort,

I would echo what SlumberKitty has said. One option is to just write everything down and tell her. I don't think any therapist would expect someone to be completely open about everything in their first visit, and all therapists know that working with someone in therapy is like peeling layers off an onion. It's normal to be nervous, unsure, and reserved. Heck, I've known my therapist for 16 years and I still have trouble telling him some things. A huge part of being able to open up to your therapist is trust and that doesn't happen at the first meeting. It can take years to build.

Your first session will likely be an intake session where she'll gather some general information from you and ask the famous question "so what brings you here today?". You can say something like "i have some depression that is being fuelled by other circumstances in my life and i'd like to get to a point where I can talk about them." A skilled therapist will know when and how to push, and when to back off.

I applaud you for your courage in trying again. Therapy can be a very rewarding experience and university life has a complete set of challenges on its own! (I know because i'm there too right now!). Good luck!