[dissociative]

I'm not sure what's the difference between counselling and psychotherapy. The term "counselling" is used only, I believe, in the Anglo-Saxon world; everybody else calls that thing psychotherapy.

But that's not my main question. I wonder how people communicate to their therapists what is wrong / feels wrong/ awkward with them in social situations. The therapist cannot see you in those situations, and you may have a lot of wrong/harmful/awkward reactions which you are not even aware of, so you cannot communicate them. Unfortunately, I cannot stand out of myself and analyse myself from the outside; I'm not that dissociative.

I believe that was my issue in my therapy. How can I communicate with my therapist, if I have issues communicating/being open in general?

I need to prepare for my therapy / counselling, which will hopefully start soon.

[unaluna]

Theres a saying, i think its Buddhist, that "How you do anything, is how you do everything." If you are kind and careful with one, you are so with all. If you are harsh and uncaring, sloppy or precise, whatever you are, shows up in the therapy room.

[Shaly78]

For me, the term counselor is used in a religious setting. I'm not saying it is only used in a religious setting just my experience with the term. Since, then every where else I've gone to are therapist. I think psychotherapy is something different like what technique is used by your therapist if I'm not mistaken. Then I guess there are therapist with their individual titles or degree etc. I see a therapist, that is using cognitive behavioral therapy as far as I know. You should be privy to all of that information and ask what is best for you based on what your diagnosed with, your insurance, and budget will allow. If a few techniques are used then you should know also if you feel safe enough ask the questions.