did you leave the one about the mafia boss out on purpose? hehehe "hit the pillow" Well, I hope that's not the only reason you came to PC... but it's good you were upfront about your reason for asking.

It's all up to the therapist and the patient.. who is called what (client?) and up to the style of therapy the T engages in as to whether they are direct or not... You're writing the book... make the way you want.