Wow, in reading this thread I've realized that I don't know much about types of therapy. I have no idea what type my therapist practices and I've been seeing him for a year now!!!

ECHOES, it sounds to me like the old therapist just wasn't right for you (and all those cancellations would have really been upsetting to me). I'm thinking that it might be easier to just describe what you want than ask for a specific type of treatment. Just say you want to talk more etc. and ask the new one if they can do that and then see where it goes. I'm realizing that not knowing what type of therapy my own therapist practices isn't really a problem for me. I know that it works and that's what matters. I'd go so far as to say it may be better that I don't know because I don't want to try to analyze what his technique is since that might distract me from learning from him.

I've never had a therapist suggest guided imagery. I don't think I'd be interested in anything other than regular talking myself. That's just me.

I hope the next experience will be better for you!!! Best of luck!!!!!!

Sidony