I have been in therapy for years and MANY therapists react this way. Most out of genuine concern for you. I think that once she gets to know you she may react differently. I once had a therapist who, after she got to know me, would make me promise that I wouldn't cut till my next weekly visit, because she knew that I don't break promises---EVER. And if she had to cancel she would call and talk to me about it. She even got to the point of not admitting me to the hospital for it unless I told her I needed to go. Anyway, my point is I think that will change once she gets to know you. I am not saying that cutting is okay, but I can't shame you for it either because I do it myself. It for me is a way to control the things that are happening, even if its just for a minute, because when my flashbacks and nightmares are winning, I feel like I have no control. STAY SAFE---