I had to terminate with my last T because he was moving to another state. He gave me lots of notice, though, and we talked about it nearly every week during the two months before he left. He gave me a list of therapists he knew that he thought I might like to continue with, since we both knew there was no way I was ready to not be in therapy at that point.

I cried pretty much every time we talked about him leaving. Our last session was heartbreaking for me, but really very satisfying. We talked about how far I'd come and he told me some things he hadn't told me before. I did not want it to end, but he kept to his time boundary like he always did. We'd never touched, except for a handshake the first time we met, but he asked if it was okay for him to hug me. We hugged for what seemed like forever and then it was over.

I've spent a good part of the last 3 months dealing with the loss in sessions with my new T. I would have to assume that if you are ready not to be in therapy, it might not be so difficult.

I hope he manages the termination transition well - it sounds like he's not planning a hasty retreat or anything, which is good.