Questions, Please responds

Well I finally made a appointment with a therapist, supposed to be next Wednesday. I'm nervous, don't know what to except. So my question is what your first session consisted of?

I think it is different with everyone, but my first sessions always consisted of the therapist and I kind of getting to know each other, like what we both expect, etc.

my first session, she was very quiet and allowed for me to just voice my concerns. She listened attentively and asked a few questions. she was really nice

My first session was telling about me, what brought me there and what I hoped I might get out of therapy. I couldn't give a lot of detail except to say that I was in bone deep, soul deep misery and something had to change. We talked about how he did things (scheduling, fees, informed consent type stuff) and it sounded good to me, so we went straight into an initial "real session" for the rest of the time. For him, that meant collecting some basic information about me, my family constellation, education etc. He asked if I had questions and I wanted to know a little bit about his family and education and stuff.

My first session was to get to know each other. To talk about what is bothering me and what I wanted out of therapy. My therapist was very understanding and compassionate. I found it easy to talk to her, especially about deeply personal stuff.

Most of what I've experienced at a first session is similar to what everyone has said above. Most of the therapists I've met with have been extremely empathetic and kind. I felt no need to hold back.

But, my current therapist was different. She was cold and a bit aggressive our first meeting - she challenged me to an intellectual "duel"! But after the initial shock let out, she was absolutely wonderful. At the end of our 2-hour session she told me how her aggressive approach was an intentional strategy she uses with clients who over-think. She basically wanted to upset me (just a little) to get a rise out of me to get me talking about my feelings and not simply my thoughts.

It was a brilliant move and I have deep respect for her now.

Good luck!

RJ