I agree with MyKidsAreCool. When I started seeing my T I was pretty desperate - alcoholic, su, si, worthless, hopeless, etc, etc. He was the only person I had to talk to. He was warm and caring right from the start.Still, it took me a little time to get used to total honesty about my past. Ive been seeing him for six years and I still go through periods where I shut down and hide - just talk from the surface or share only half truths. Depends sometimes on how much shame is attached to what I'm sharing.
I'm very comfortable with him but it's still hard at times, feeling like a vulnerable child in his presence. Give it time and try not to get frustrated.