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Therapists seem to promote parental-like attachment which I don't quite understand. I cannot really comment on that since I never expected any of my therapists to take on a parental role.
I have found the nature of the client-therapist relationship troubling at first. It isn't like a typical relationship or friendship. It feels very one-sided because of the power difference. It was threatening to me because I thought she was going treat me like other clinicians did. I also had no idea what she was thinking so I was guessing and often expecting the worst.
It gets easier with time. My fears gradually went away as I got to know her and after a disagreement we had. I accused her of being a hypocrite. She replied that she had to undergo therapy as part of her training and that she knew how "wonky" it can get. After that my attitude changed and I started to see her as a person.
A lot of them will share little bits of personal information but that comes with time. It definitely helps to see their human side, because it can foster trust.
The only thing I can suggest is not to expect the therapist to be your friend and/or fill a parental role. Treat therapy as therapy and nothing more.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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