My T sees about 35-50 clients at a time. Some are long-term, but many are only there for 3, 6 or 9 months. So if a T sees 50 clients at a time, for a period of 6 months each, and has a career of 40 years-- that T could have as many as 400 clients she would have to be permanently responsive to! In addition to her current clients! In addition to her own friends, family, and colleagues! Imagine the emotional toll this would take on that T! I know that each of us might like to think that we are *more* special than other clients-- but I bet almost all clients feel that way! That's the work of a good T; to make you feel special!

In order to protect themselves from becoming overly emotionally invested and worn thin, Ts have to protect themselves by having a "no contact" policy after termination.