Going to a Psychologist - For the First Time

You may be surprised to hear that ringing up to make your first appointment with a psychologist can be really intimidating. Something that is put off not just for days - but sometimes even months or years. This feeling of anxiety is totally normal so it is such a shame that it stops people from making that call.

Anxiety is often something we feel when we try something new. You don't know what to do or what to expect and this can make us feel anxious. This is a part of life and common with any new experience.

In the case of making an appointment with a psychologist it may be made worse by the old fashioned stigma that was once placed upon people who received psychological treatment. Now days psychologists help both with many different types of problems and also with life coaching so there should not be any stigma unless a person is truly unaware of what psychologists and counselors do.

Some people have been brought up with the idea that you don't go to others for help - ever. This can make the decision to see a psychologist much harder. It can also make picking up the phone to make that call more difficult than it should be. Sometimes people can also feel like the whole world will know if they go to a psychologist. But remember going to a psychologist can be kept private. You only need to tell those who you wish to share this information with. There is no reason why your friends or other people need to know unless you want to discuss it with them. Knowing this can often make the thought of going to a psychologist far less intimidating.