Oh that sounds great Rose. Then she is just being cautious and I bet she isn't going to "feed into" your fears. I think a therapist that maintains composure and is able to listen and not join in quickly with a diagnosis is very "professional".

I have had the experience of a T making a quick assumption and she was "way off base". If she had spent more "time" with me she would have realized her mistake. I didn't stay with her because I could not afford it at the time. But in only two visits, the first just about getting my background, where I grew up and my ethnic background and education etc. And then one visit, that was not enough to write down a diagnosis IMO and my T I have now that is a specialist feels that way as well.

I am looking forward to hearing what your new T shares with you Rose.
It sounds like you found a good match.

Cotton, be patient, and observant. It is very important you "feel safe" and "trust" your T.

to you both,
Open Eyes