Yes, I would find it wrenching if my therapist were not to work for a few months. I am grateful he tends to take very little time off. He has told me that he believes therapists need to take their time away very seriously, and he once expressed frustration about therapists who do not work hard enough to stay consistent for their clients. His commitment to our work means an awful lot to me.

If I were ever to work with a new therapist, my first question would be how important they regard consistency in appointments.