Hi everyone,

I have never gone to see a therapist before and I have NO idea what to do or how it all works. I saw my doctor about a year ago saying that I need help and she recommended I start by seeing a therapist at my university as it would be a free option for now. I really just need advice. My boyfriend thinks I need professional help and I'd be lying if I said I didn't agree with him. He is totally right. I feel way too proud to actually go to a therapist and admit defeat but I don't feel I can cope on my own anymore and I fear it is placing a lot of pressure on my relationships particularly with my boyfriend.
I sort of worry that I will get into the room and just break down crying and won't be able to talk about it. I have only told my bf about my problems so I am not at all used to opening up.

Any advice for the first session? Should I just book it asap? I really am sitting on the fence. I want help but I feel embarrassed and ashamed to see a professional.

Thanks for reading.

Hope you're having a good one.

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