jannie, will you continue to see your T for therapy for other issues and work on the overeating in group? Or does he not want to see you for anything? The latter seems kind of harsh to me. I think any person is more than an overeating compulsion. For example, you could work on building up your overall confidence and self esteem in therapy. Wouldn't most T's know how to work on that issue with a client? I think it is good he did want to work on the root of the problem with you, though. Sounds like you'll continue to see him?

I hope you will give the group a try. I joined Weight Watchers a couple of months ago, and I do find it mildly helpful to meet with a group of people working toward a common goal. I can't say I've lost a lot of weight, but the program keeps the issue in my mind, which is helpful to me. I have so many problems I'm trying to deal with that the weight seems a lower priority, but at least by going semi-regularly to the group, I feel like I have one toe in the water. It sounds like you may have greater motivation than I, so a group could be even more helpful.

Like mouse, I was saddened to read you want to do good in therapy to please your T. That sounds so limited! Therapy is for you, not him. I hope your therapeutic experience will also lead to greater happiness, healing, and achieving your goals.

Good luck!