My T told me that it is usually a bad idea to force a client to disclose or discuss things before they are ready. It just reinforces the defenses, and you often don't see the client again.

Of course my T just has to wait until I am hypomanic and then I end up telling her stuff I had no intention of ever telling her. Then when I cool down I get to deal with the shameful feelings. Icky yucky PTSD feelings.

Therapy is hard, we all deserve some hugs!