advice please ?

[Discomposure]

Well, i got my appointment to go see a mental health worker at this hospital place. I've spoke to my school nurse about stuff, she was the one who refferd me. Anyway, i'm just so nervous about going to this first meeting, when i talk about my SH i go all wierd and everything they ask me i say "i dunno" i'm thinking about cancelling it but i know i shouldn't cos it's a step forward. i'm just so nervous what do i do? :what:

[Holding On*]

it will be hrd to talk about it, i had my first one two weeks ago... Just try and tell them as much as you can. If you find it hard physically saying maybe ask if you can write it down on paper... I tried that with my old counsellor...Good luck.
Juist rememebr they are there to help you. (:

[Discomposure]

thanks, and also i think my mum has to go with me but i don't like saying things infront of her, what should i do about that?

[Beautiful Obsession]

dont cancel it babee, this will help you!! and as for you not wanting your mum to go, she doesnt have to, say you can talk more openly without your mum there, they will totally understand.. :)

[PoisonedRazorBlades]

This is all true. You're mother might need to take you there, but you don't have to have the session with her in the room. Talking about it can be hard and I've not been to a counsellor to talk about it (longish story). The best you can do is to try and talk about it. If you still feel you can't, say so and ask to write it down. Don't cancel though. This is a huge step forward. Good luck.

[Discomposure]

Thanks so much I don't think I will cancel it . You know how u get when u get worried? That's what it's like I'm just so scared

[PoisonedRazorBlades]

I understand completely. It will all be fine though. Try to relax. xD

[Holding On*]

she has to go WITH you if our a certain age, i know that, but once your ctually IN there, she doesnt have to be in the room. I don't let my Dad in the room when I talk either. He stays in reception. And they can't legally pass on anyhting you say to them as it is all confidential. :) Just explain that yo would rather her not be in there as its harder to open up. she should understand. and she has to comply with it.

[dstnyisurs]

This has been said before, she does not have to be there. There is also patient/professinal confidentiality. Nothing you say he/she can tell your parent(s) without your permission. It's okay to be nervous, but whomever you're going to see is a trained professional and can help you greatly. Remember, if you don't think that you feel okay about the couselor after a few sessions with this one, you can ask your parent(s) to switch. It's very important that you feel safe with the couselor and sometimes it just doesn't work between professional and patient.

[kt2369]

dont cancel it they are there to help you.
if you having trouble wuth SH that sounds like a good place