I have been going to my therapist for a few months.
I had some issues with transference early on. I was candid about it and we continued with the sessions. I seemed to be making progress. She is quite emotional at times, I figured this was empathy.
This is where it gets complicated..
During a recent session she seemed to be flirting with me. Long gazes, leaning forward close to my face, it was overt. This was extremely confusing. I confronted her the next session, and via email. She avoided it, and claimed no sexual feelings for me. I was distraught enough that I terminated the sessions. I am convinced I did not imagine this..but due to my confusion and generally vulnerable state I "withdrew" the termination (which was done via email). I want to believe it didn't happen. I do not have any real support structure in my life, it would be devastating for me to stop these sessions.
I have since had a few very difficult appointments. Is there ever a therapeutic reason for a therapist to do this? I do have issues with intimacy, she should know this. The problem I have now is that this has gone from feelings of confusion and betrayal to my being extremely aroused in her presence. Everything about this is screaming something is seriously wrong.
During the last session she appeared again to have a seductive look, I know this is vague statement..again it seemed overt. This is completely consuming me at the moment.
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