I understand hesitant and scared I'm afraid of my T harming me and abandoning me - more so emotionally. I'm afraid he will turn his back on my pain, minimize, belittle etc. so that is part of what keeps me from having much to say too sometimes...I think I could work through it with my T during sessions if my mind didn't get all scrambled and befuddled Are you able to talk to your T about what you need, or were you able to during the times you spent together? I am working my way up to it. I think its foundational to my problems so I am hoping to process it with him on a deeper and more prolonged level. Hmmm...just had an insight: maybe I need to talk through with him the scrambled thoughts thing first (???) gosh - sorry Karrebear. I hope you might be able to reach out to your T and talk to her about your valid concerns. You have a right to therapy like anyone else and your needs are important too