Over the years I expect I have had maybe 15 therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and some I cannot remember. Gestalts, behaviorists, cognitive behaviorists and eclectics. I have had many, many different diagnoses and those purporting to treat me often disagreed with what their predecessors told me.

I mention this because I learned something from each of them. I now no longer care much about the labels used. The only thing that is important is that I am able to develop a good relationship with the therapist and we are able to work together to achieve a good result.

To be fair, I should disclose I have been told I do not have a personality conducive to therapy and excel at being a cantankerous curmudgeon. Nevertheless, I ask the therapists if they think they can help me and bring out the best from those who choose to help me.

Good luck.