Hi TRFD,
I'm sorry you're still t shopping, but I think that if you're able to going and looking at as many as you feel you need to is a good thing! I don't think one needs to be able to work with just any therapist, and some people truly can't work with just anyone.
The parrot thing sounds awful! Did the t even think about the meaning of it? A parrot telling the clients to leave?
Anyway, I hope you find the right person for you soon.