There has to be separation or it wouldn't be possible to work and have a normal life between sessions. At the same time, if I only thought about the issues when I'm in T's office, I wouldn't make much progress - and in any case it's usually impossible to stop thinking about it afterwards. What makes it easier for me is the fact that almost nobody knows I'm in therapy, and I arrange my working days so I usually don't have to meet people after a therapy session. So I can deal with any emotional overload at my own pace without having to explain or excuse myself.

Writing often helps, for me.