I just have the woman sit there. I don't know if she is supportive or not or if she thinks she is being (my guess would be she thinks she is and I don't know what that means so it is wasted a bit on me) - for me, I just want her to stay back and keep her emotions to herself. I certainly don't want her guidance or advice on anything. I do not have a "treatment team" - I am not being treated for anything. I do not believe everyone wants or needs the same thing or seeks out a therapist for the same reasons - that does not mean the person should go talk to a friend instead of a therapist. I don't think I define supportive the way others have explained it on this thread.