I used to see a wonderful counselor and we had an excellent working relationship. It was very hard when he moved away over three years ago. Different counselors have different policies, and in our case, it was okay if we stayed in touch now and then via email.

Since he left, I've tried to find another counselor, but for a whole host of reasons, it hasn't worked out. I've tried and tried and tried. Part of it is financial, because I'm on a low income. There are other reasons, too, including the fact that I don't have a car. Even though I'm very reliable getting to appointments, many counselors I met weren't willing to see me because I'd be coming on public transit! Anyway, in short, I'd tried so many options over the course of the years.

This fall, I contacted my former counselor and tried asking if there might be some way we could resume counseling, maybe by telephone, given the situation. Much to my surprise, he agreed, and we've been meeting that way for a couple of months now! It's been really wonderful. I was so glad to be in touch again, and he said he was, too. One of the things he said when we got back in touch is that he had learned a lot from our working relationship. I know I sure did! I suspect it happens, more than we know.

Take care,
ErinBear