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Originally Posted by DocJohn
Well, I'm amazed we didn't start this forum earlier, as people seem to have many questions about psychotherapy, how to get started, how to find a new therapist, knowing when to end therapy, etc. etc.
Here's a forum to share your psychotherapy experiences and help others understand what to look for in quality psychotherapy. Here's some background reading:
<ul>[*] How to Choose a Therapist[*] Distinctions Between Therapists' Degrees[/list]Enjoy!
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Hi DocJohn,
I am quite new here. I was having Cbt therapy for Ocd-which I have had for over 20 years. Anyway, my therapist was really good at helping me, ( I felt)but my therapy is ended untill November, (I am in Uk).
Anway, near the end of my sessions this July, I felt attachment and feelings for my therapist. I was really worried, as this has never happened to me before. I checked out on here, what was going on, read about transfrence etc..
Then I phoned my therapist, and though was not sure whether to tell him, I did tell him. He was okay, but the week after it was my last session for now. I felt very nervous and unable to talk about How I felt. My therapist said contact me later in the year. And when I got home, I phoned him, and said, im all confused how will I cope? I need to talk through my feelings. He said, we need distance at this time. So he said, you can call me to let me know how you are.l I called next day and was quite emotional. And then he said he wud call me a week later. But I thought he was avoiding me, so called myself. and he said, how many time did you call? I had called twice to get to talk to him that day, and he was busy. I said sorry and felt awful. Later on that day i text that I will deal with my own problems as he is cross at me, But later on in the week, I phoned the office and said i was upset, so ignore the text I sent. then next time, I phoned to ask if my therapist will still help me on November( when I have therapy again). My therapist supervisor would not let me speak to my therapist. I was felt so upset. I am no danger to him. And she said I have called too much. This caused me alot of upset. And I have not been able to speak to my therapist and I really did start to trust him. Now My doctor has sent a letter on my behalf. Asking my therapist to still help me when I can have more therapy. I have not been phoning too much now, last time I spoke to therapist, she said write down that I dont need to phone them for reassurance. And I am trying to do that. So any advice you have will be most welcome. Thanks.