I too have always worried about this...hurting his feelings, saying something offensive, frustrating him, corrupting him with the blackness inside of me, etc. He always, always assures me that this cannot happen for his training and strength and wisdom won't allow it to happen. Does he empathize...definitely. Does he have emotions of his own, of course. He is also very learned as they all are at looking at the emotions and assumptions we both make during our sessions as "more" information... As he is not able to see me react on the outside, it helps him with clues as to what is happening with me internally.

The only time I have seen "anger" from him...he stopped and explained it to me. It was what he called 'righteous anger' and referred to anger he felt towards those that had hurt me again or put me in an untenable position. This helped me very much because he was saying that it was not my fault nor was he able to protect me in the moment.... it helped me understand that all anger was not 'bad', which is hard for me to understand. I don't like anger nor deal with it well. It also made me feel like he walked beside me and cherished my feelings and hurt. I hate sympathy, and it did not feel like that, because he was involved in the response....

I, in my head, often visualize him as a good wizard and his office as a safe zone where I can actually be free. He does not judge like that...only looks for ways to help me respond to my world in a more positive way.

I hope this answer helps some and does not confuse. There is no reason Not to care...and also no reason to fear...it just helps your T to be a better and more powerful T for you. Just try to be as honest and forthcoming as possible.

-WB