Hi, I'm new here. I've been recently seeing a therapist for my anxiety,
depression and other issues. Just had my third session today, and to be
honest I feel like I don't gel with her at all. My first session was
really confronting. She asked some re...
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Hi, I'm new here. I've been recently seeing a therapist for my anxiety,
depression and other issues. Just had my third session today, and to be
honest I feel like I don't gel with her at all. My first session was
really confronting. She asked some really personal questions, some that
I would never even would consider answering if a close family member or
friend asked. It really made me evaluate myself as a person and how the
things in my life have shaped me into what I am today, it was hard not
to cry. Second session was worst. She was asking me all these questions
about my upbringing and school life. One question she asked that really
stood out to me was 'Why did you decide to go to this private school?' I
told her because all my friends were going, and it seems like a
prestigious school. Then she asked a follow up question, 'Whats wrong
with public school?' I told her 'nothing, private just has more
opportunities.' And somehow she comes to the conclusion that I am a
snob, and I am better than everyone else?! How can I think that I am
better than everyone else when I have self conscious issues? I grew up
in a poor suburb, my parents are of working class back ground, which I
am fortunate enough and grateful they've allowed me to attend such a
great school. I couldn't help but feel offended, but I made it look like
I was agreeing with her, even though I know deep down inside I am not a
snob. I feel as if she's dominant in a conversation. When ever I give an
answer, she seems to twist my words and distort my views even further.
Third session today was ridiculous. She started 10 minutes late and my
appointment only went for 40 minutes (supposed to be a full hour). She
was reading through my notebook of my thoughts and how I've been feeling
during the week. Again, she brings up the idea of me being snobbish,
because I wrote about how I was nervous approaching my GP about my
mental health, and getting a mental health plan, because I thought they
would have no idea about the subject. She assumed that I think a
specialist is better than a GP, and somehow a GP is inferior? Of course
a specialist is better in terms of skill, but as a human they are equal!
She then continues to waffle on about other examples, like how an
architect is no better than a plumber, and how I am not special. LOL
WHAT? I never said I was special. Where does she get these ideas from?
Sorry for the rant. I have a lot to share and wasn't sure how to express
it. Should I find someone else?
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