I've seen a pdoc every fortnight for 2.5 years. He does talk therapy. I've recently started seeing a psychologist in the 'off' weeks. It's been helpful. It's not long term. It's just to deal with some hard stuff that I find it hard to talk to first male T about.
I like him, and I like her. They both have a good sense of humour and I can giggle or cry or whatever. Not with everyone though. I've had quite a few over the years. Some I've never gone back after the first appointment, some never back after a few sessions. For once I got lucky