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You don’t sound like you’re trying as hard as you should be. Keep trying and answer questions properly.

It’s your first time doing this, so naturally it’s going to feel alittle awkward in the beginning. When they ask a question, just take your time and awnser the best you can. Also take note that sometimes it depends on who is the counsellor, as it is easier to connect to some then others and maybe you just need a different one. Don’t feel too bad, sometimes counselling isn’t for everyone.

Then tell her that.

Neutra’s advice sounds so much better than mine. Haha.

Communication skills are something that can be improved on over time, so don’t give up. She isn’t giving up on you, it just makes her job harder if she has no information to go on. It might help to think about some of the answers to questions she might ask beforehand so you’re not caught off guard. Plus, it sounds like you’ve only been to a few sessions. Once you get more familiar with her you might find it easier to open up.

That’s understandable, but it will get easier over time. If you just keep at it you’ll build up trust. You just have to get over the barrier of her being a stranger. She wont judge you, and there’s no need to feel guilty. It probably happens with a lot of people.

Maybe you can write them down when something that seems like an awnser comes to mind. Not saying that you should take the notes with you but try to practice remembering them.

hey ashley do what you think is right ill support you either way =)

Personally, from what you’ve said, I already don’t like your counselor. They seem to lack the patience that they are supposed to have when asking someone to reveal everything about your personal life. This doesn’t sound like a failure on your part, but a failure on the counselors. You need to be able to build a relationship with who is supposed to be helping you; if this person is saying you’re wasting their time, then they aren’t really there to help. Depending on your budget, I may have a recommendation, but I would suggest trying to find someone else if possible. If this person really is your only option, then I suppose you’ll have to try to make the best of it.

Let me know how it goes!

So you feel awkward when talking to a counselor? Maybe you can ask for a different one, that counselor of yours seems ridiculous. Or you can maybe even try telling her you don’t feel comfortable with some of the answers she’s giving you. Counselors should understand, not underestimated. I hope you work things out with your conselour and yourself. 3