Starting therapy, very nervous

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Following my ASD diagnosis, my parents are paying for me to go to see a therapist. My first appointment is on Saturday, and I'm very nervous

Why are you nervous?

What kind of therapy?

In most cases, it just involves talking to someone. Ain't no thang.

The first visit is usually just to see if you like the psychologist. They'll ask if you have siblings, how are things at school or work, stuff like that. I'd be surprised if it goes any deeper than stuff you'd tell a stranger at a bus stop. Don't worry!

I think I'm nervous because I don't know what will happen in it, and it is a new experience.
Thank you for the replies though, they have helped me to feel a little calmer.

Just a tip - don't worry if you feel bad after the first meeting. Others told me it happened to them but then enjoyed it, I still worried of course, but the same happened for me. As long as you think the psychologist is nice enough as a person, not arrogant, and respects you - if you feel bad about exposing yourself, and talking about difficulties, it's natural.

I stopped for a while, convinced myself I'm better since I was so afraid after the first meetings, but later on got back to it. I don't regret stopping, it was right for the time, but I'm glad I continued therapy later on.

You can learn from other's mistakes (although it's hard, I know...) - it's sometimes necessary to feel pain in order to feel better. You have to deal with your problems, including saying them to someone. So my biggest advice - even if you are afraid and don't want to come back, and even if you do stop for a while, don't dismiss the whole idea. As long as you know you're doing something difficult in order to feel better - try to think about the positives as much as possible.