Hi nikki, and welcome to PC. No need to be nervous, just post when and if you feel the need. Your post felt very familiar to me. I've been seeing my T for nearly 2 years and certainly feel a strong bond with her unlike no other. I have really struggled with feelings of dependency, especially just lately. I think that it is the intimate nature of the whole therapy process that causes you to have these strong feelings. How can you not feel a strong connection with someone who you have shared your innermost thoughts and feelings? I hate when she goes away, it feels like forever doesn't it. She is going away for the whole of July and some of August and I'm dreading it. I don't usually ask her anything about her personal life, but I might ask if she is going away this time! In the not too distant future I am going to start reducing my sessions. I'm feeling really scared about this but know I have to do it at some point. Sometimes I e mail her between sessions, but I try not to contact her when she is on breaks........I feel guilty. I don't have any great advice on coping when T is away....it's hard, but I do keep a journal and posting and reading on here helps. I really understand how you feel. Feel free to PM me or I will just see you here. Take care and remember, theres others who share what you feel!