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Originally Posted by neutrino
Thank you for the replies. They suggest I might not be crazy for thinking the way I do about this situation, which is good to know.
I haven't told the acquaintance the name of my psychologist (at least I don't think so). The thing is we go to the same place (but see different therapists) and it seems like he might want to change and see mine instead. It's quite a small place so I guess it's entirely possible he'd end up seeing the psychologist I go to. I'm thinking about telling my psychologist about this whole thing and how it makes me feel but I'm worried she's going to think I'm weird, too attached or simply out of line. I also feel guilty because what if my psychologist would be a "perfect fit" for my acquaintance and I'm denying him the possibility of getting some real help?
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What about just going into your next session (or Email if you have that option) and ask her what her policy is on seeing friends/family of current clients. That way you aren't "giving your feelings away" if you're not ready....and it's a good way to open the topic. Then, if you like her answer, you can share the situation with her.
Don't feel weird about your feelings. It's common, as you're seeing from this post. I actually have OFFERED to refer a couple friends to my T....but they decided they weren't open for therapy yet, and it is then that I found out my T won't see someone I know. So I actually told one of my friends if she decides she'd like to see her, not to say anything about me referring her. She would be there for her own issues, not issues between us. So I guess I'd be picky. There may be certain people I wouldn't care.... some friends, coworkers, etc. But I think family, and certain friends, I might have a problem with "sharing" my T with them. Thankfully that will never be an issue.