My t used to work in the school district I work; in fact, he worked in my school at one time and we do know a lot of people in common. It really has never been a problem. I'm not sure what exactly you are afraid will happen if he knows where you work.

T has also had several of my students as patients and we've actually run into each other in the waiting room. Even that has never been a problem. T spoke to my students and to me, and the students and I were always very respectful of each others' privacy.

And I know he has several other teachers as patients. I don't know if I know them or not, though it really doesn't matter.

I have always found me t to be able to deal with me and who I am and what I am going through without his perspective being affected by any knowledge he has about the people in my life and work. A good t will be able to handle that with no problem.