Well, the man sounds like he is in the wrong profession!! I don't think my therapist would agree with much of what this guy said. Many shrinks who are self-psychology followers, like mine, use this neediness as a tool.

No matter how overwhelming your needs feel, I think it is OK. It's the acting out that can drive therapists a little nuts (a billion phone calls like I sometimes do but try not to) Having those needs can be met in many ways in therapy. A good therapist knows this. Without it, there are impasses.