ak,

yes it was about acceptance for me.

have to know it's there before trust can start. yet, had to trust to a degree to be able to say what I want and how I think, etc.

I don't really feel like I achieved anything.i think she says that more to give the client a way to opt out if they don't care for her; to be able to say "Well, I don't think we will work well together" and end with closure and self-respect.

at the same time, i lke that it is a statement of commitment. we are both choosing to do this and it feels good to know that she wants to be there too, like I do.