I feel like such a novice at this therapy thing....2 years in with this therapist and I find more that needs work than I thought! It feels like it is going to be a long process, but I don't have that much time with this therapist......

And you are partially right, I worked in the addictions sector.....not as a counsellor per se though. (I am studying to be a social worker now, non counselling). And you are right, the putting of trust in a clients abilities to know how to recover and their ability TO do it is very important.....and I am great at doing that for others. Trusting others to not hurt me, and trusting myself to be 'good enough' or not needing the approval of others.......I am not so good at.

The trust issue is a general thing...but yes I guess it plays out in the therapeutic relationship also. Today case in point. And the journey continues.....