Hey Rainbow,

I really get what you are saying, as I have done the same with my T, told her my needs,my feelings, how I wish she was my mum etc It didn't really feel it made any difference either, I kinda felt like I put it all out there and nothing came from it.. I dont mean that I wanted my T to turn around and say "ok i will be your mum", but I didn't feel anything at all came from it that helped me work through it..maybe there was nothing she could say. I kinda had to accept these feelings within me may never change and the needs I have felt my whole life may not get met.

I know its not the same but i think it's positive that your therapist accepts what you share with her and still shows physical affection like holding your hand and sitting beside you in sessions when you need her to, it shows she cares about you and wants to comfort you.

I guess if anything what we get from telling everything is the chance to feel better and knowing we tried to work through it.