Yes this is interesting because my husband joined me for couples counseling with my T almost a year into the therapy. Of course, it was my idea to bring my husband into it.

There were some issues though for me but I think it was because we were in the middle of heavy transference stuff at the time. Lately, I had my brother and now my mom is coming once too in August.

My mom has recently gotten her own therapist and is now starting to admit her role in my issues. Miracle of all miracles! So, I agreed to give her one shot in my session. T and I talked about it and he said that if my fear is that he would believe any 'agenda' that she may have towards me in session, he won't.

But since she said she wanted to try then why not he said. This has been hugely helpful for me to bring in the various family members that have caused me pain. It helps both he and I figure stuff out.

I trust my T though much more now than before. I do hope though that my mom continues with her therapy, this could have a great ending for us if she does.

Great topic!