Posted by Fi on February 21, 2002, at 16:54:38
In reply to Distressing therapy appt today, posted by Dinah on February 20, 2002, at 18:47:58
OK, how about this one.
My last therapist never, ever admitted that anything he did was less than perfect.
The worst thing was when the 50 minutes ended just as his front door bell rang (I saw him at his home). Instead of any sort of brief delay, he still ushered me out of the room and down to the front door.
So I opened the door to their visitor (come to see his wife), and we were both faced by a total stranger!When I mentioned this being an avoidable awkwardness, he seemed to have no idea what the problem was!
He was also the one who told me that he didnt think I was likely to progress in therapy- just before a 3 week break for his holidays.
And who didnt have an answering machine, but would leave the session to go and answer the phone if his wife was out...He *was* skilled in many ways, but would have been so much easier to work with if he was able to admit when things he did were disruptive!
Then there was the one who got increasingly distracted during a session, and eventually admitted he kept thinking his shoe was on fire as the orange light of the heater was reflecting on it.
I wouldnt have thought there were any therapists out there reading this Board, tho if there are they should come clean and admit it! Then they would have to work out who we are- I would say that the vast majority of what we describe could apply to thousands (millions?) of the people around the world with an internet connection..
So, if possible, dont let that idea of yours put you off saying exactly what you like here!Fi
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