I'm currently going through intensive therapy to deal with a few issues. My T is very, very good, I like her and I'm coming on leaps and bounds.
However, I think I'm going through some transference phase? My mother passed away 6 years ago and I see my T as a mother figure and I'm scared of her leaving even though there's no reason for me to be thinking this way.
I need to bring this up with my T but I really don't know how to. I'm afraid of scaring her off in a way and it changing her view of me and our therapy relationship.
Can anyone advise me on how to bring it up?
How to get the conversation started?
I've read up about transference so i know a little bit, but I've read stories of therapists not being able to deal with it.
Do I check with my T first to see if she's comfortable discussing transference and counter-transference?
Is it ok for me to ask her about her transference?
I feel like I'm in a bit of a dilemma about this and any advice would be very helpful and appreciated.