Yeah, I had asked T numerous times at the beginning WHY we had to address emotions. Really. I'd say, 'tell me again the reason'. I must be the dumbest client she's ever had. Even with all of my so-called analytical 'skills', I just couldn't get it. I was trying to make sense of it in a logical rational way. It wasn't until I had some EXPERIENCE of what she was talking about that it began to filter into my brain.

So, she indulged me a little and I suspect she knew it wouldn't make any difference but she knew I needed (at that time) some kind of rational explanation whether there was 'meaning' in it for me or not.

This discussion now here on this thread has clarified for me that T was probably doing exactly what I needed. Thanks everyone.