I know how you feel Lily. I saw my T for nearly 2 years, and in the beginning everything was great... She dumped me two days ago.

To answer your question, I don't know. I agree that they're only human. But it's not a client's fault if therapy goes on longer than the T expected. Sessions just tend to go by without any progress made sometimes...these add up, then before you know it it's been a year since therapy started. Then two. What if it's because we're looking for support and understanding as much as we're looking for progress..and never want those things to end? Then there's the possibility of transference, which doesn't do much to help. I guess the point I'm trying to get to here is that all these things affect the duration of our therapy...since T doesn't share these feelings, what seems like an eternity of time in therapy for her is really just a blip in our lives...we can never get enough therapy as long as there's that comfort and understanding she provides.

....at least for me, others may feel differently. Hope this helps