As I've mentioned a few times in this thread, I would not show my scars, at all, ever,( unless a client needed to see for some very specific reason, and I can't think of any reason!) also, as I've said, I would not practice if I was in a place where I was SI ing OR drinking too much, not sleeping, having bad relationship issues...because all of these can affect the therapeutic relationship.

I totally understand that people on here say that SI would be triggering for them, or too much disclosure (though again, I would not show the scars!) and I really respect that and thank them for their honesty.

And I totally agree that, for some T's, a 'history' can help with empathy and understanding, and for some this is not beneficial. It's certainly not necessary. I will have studied for eight years by the time I qualify so I don't think I'm using any history to compensate for studying or qualifications....

But, wow, it's so unhelpful to be called thoughtless, when I am asking this question because I am hoping to ensure that I always consider the clients needs.