Re: Frustrated Therapist

I am sure I drive my therapist "nuts" as well. I have difficulty "feeling" during session and "remembering" my feelings relating to childhood (sexual) abuse. He will ask me questions and I draw blanks.

BUT, then I get home and certain feelings overwhelm me. I have paged him (many times the same evening after session) to talk on the phone. He finally said I needed to stop and deal with these issues when I meet with him in person. The problem is...that by next session my feelings are "put away" again. So we're back to square one. I want to say that I trust and care for) my Psychologist very much...so THAT is not the issue.

I realize my situation differs from the one you posted about. But I wanted to tell you how HARD it is for clients as well. I want SO BADLY to be able to respond to him. I feel like I am letting us both down. And I fear that he will tire of me and call it quits.

If that happens I will be devastated. So before you go that route, I would do everything you can to determine her feelings for YOU and THEN if you find there truly is no "connection" between the two of you...it may be best to refer her to someone else.

Just an idea...have you considered having her keep a journal that she would allow you to read? You could ask her to write down her thoughts as they came to her during the week. It may help her get in touch with them enough to be able to discuss them later with you.

For me...well I miss those phone calls in the worse way. But I DO understand where he is coming from. I just wish I could please him in the way that he wants...

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