I think I do 'click' with my T, something I never really expected - I don't tend to 'click' with anyone. Sometimes I wonder if it's just that she's so good at her job that makes me feel this way, but I really don't think it is. My T is about twice my age, and is very knowledgable, and I would say professional, so in a way I get what you're saying about 'higher status', I do think I look up to her - but not like she's an intimidating figure - she's also very warm, understanding, and down to earth. She always seems to 'get' what I'm saying and I feel like I could talk to her all day. I've been for CBT therapy before with different therapists, and while I've had no real problem with them, I didn't really connect with them OR the therapy, never looked forward to going, or saw any benefit. I think now that I do 'click' with T, it's very important to me. I look forward to and value our sessions, and I'd be really disappointed if I had to see someone else. I've heard that success in therapy can be affected by how good the T/client relationship is... but Perna also makes a good point in that you don't always necessarily have a connection with teacher but you can still learn from them...

I guess it comes down to you and how comfortable you are. I'm not sure what your situation is, but I have to pay to see T out of my own pocket - if I didn't feel like I 'wanted' to go see her, or felt like I didn't 'care' about our appointments? I wouldn't be able to justify the considerable expense - or time! Might be worth finding someone who's time you're paying for feels more of an investment for your future? Good luck with your decision