A. Clients have told us many times that they experienced some worry or anxiety about their first session in counseling. It’s normal to have some jitters or concerns about meeting with a counselor for the first time. It may help to think of the first session as a conversation in which your therapist is getting to know you through listening to the concerns that brought you to counseling. A therapist that is a good match will listen non-judgmentally, and affirm and validate your feelings. The first session is also an opportunity to ask the therapist questions to find out if they are a good fit for you.