How does a trip to a psychologist go?

You'll just "chat" for the first couple visits, like counselling

Hello, Doctor of Psychology here :)

It should just be talking. Different psychologists do things differently (depending on the style of therapy they use), so I can't be too specific with what exactly you'll do, but don't expect brain scans or anything like that, it's Neurologists that do those. Oh, and psychologists don't prescribe medication either, so that shouldn't be a thing.

Psychologists usually work with Psychiatrists because they generally need to prescribe meds for people.They do delve into your head to see where you are and what you think like a therapist or counselor.. Therapists mostly listen, ask questions and give people the tools to help them selves. Some folks need that extra boost from meds. If you are taking some meds now it makes sense that you see a psychologist

Psychologists aren't as much fun as shrinks. They make you do stuff.

No, no brain scans. I went to one once for interest sake. He seemed like a nice guy and interestingly he was blind.
He didn't like it when I asked him questions about himself though. He once actually squirmed in his seat after I asked him something.

The first few sessions are usually just to get aquainted. He'll ask what you are struggling with and how you have handled situations so far, but will offer little to no advice.

After that it depends on the diagnoses and your preferences. Sometimes it will continue with individual chats in which he gives you some tips to try at home, but group sessions and EMDR therapy may or may not be involved too. Usually the plan is made together though, so if you're uncomfortable with one method, he'll use another one for you that suits you better.

The idea of visiting a psychologist can be a bit scary, but there is nothing to worry about. It's just like visiting a good friend who has lots of experience and useful advice.

My phycologist just asks me questions, she writes them down on a pad of paper. Everything is confidential unless she thinks I am at risk of harming myself or others. ( self harm doesnt count unless you are doing it to kill yourself, its when you have a plan to kill yourself or are at high suicide risk that she will tell someone or get someone else involved )

They will ask questions but no scans unless he feels you need one