Rainbow - I can't answer that since I haven't experienced that length of time with T. Is that something you're thinking of doing? Have you talked to T about it? I suspect that 'time' as we measure it is not the same as 'emotional time'.

Look how childhood experiences so impact us still as adults. Our rational brain tells us "Gee, that was so many years ago. Just forget about it." But our emotional brain will not let go. So, I suspect it's the same in therapy - that 'time' is not the main issue. But I'd love to hear other people's thoughts on this since I do not have direct experience with long term therapy.