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Originally Posted by Jdog123
In my experience, the two aren't mutually exclusive. The depth of the relationship depends a lot on the type of therapy that is being done - in my case an eclectic approach that is primarily psychodynamic.
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I did not mean to imply that the two were necessarily exclusive, just that the relationship I have with my T deals only with those things directly relating to my therapy. It really is very tightly focussed, and kept that way deliberately.
If my focus wanders during a session, it is drawn back promptly. I have found this very helpful for me as it has meant we got to the nitty-gritty somewhat more quickly than we might have done.
It is psychodynamic therapy, but I don't know whether this makes a difference to the relationship.