(((( Echoes )))) Your feelings about the session are valid. And there are people who just have an overwhelming personality. In fact, that is one of the reasons my T had to leave the office he was in with another T. She would come out to the lobby and "fill up" the room. All she would do was say "Hi" to me, and I would want to hide under the table. She was nice enough, and her clients appear to just adore her. But there would be no way I could have her as a T. My T at one point was considering us working with her for EMDR, but after I encountered her with a bit of small conversation, I knew that I would never be able to do that. And my T must have sensed it too because he never said anything else about doing that with her.

His personality is there but in a silent calm way. Like he tries hard to stay out of the way so others have space. When I am with him, I feel like he gives me as much space as I need but can be more there if I need it. Kinda cool how he does that.

Anyway, if you are feeling that much overwhelmed, I would encourage you to search out a new T - just to see if you can find a better fit. People are just different. And you will not change the personality of your T. And your the one who deserves a good fit for your healing.