It takes a long time to make a change. What have you been doing outside of your sessions to improve hopefulness? Really all a t does is bear witness. Or be like a guardian angel. WE still have to do the work. But it HAS been proven that, having a positive influence in your life can have a positive effect on your life, and that someone dragging you down can indeed keep you down. At least my ts have said so. But i have a book about it too. Mozart was constantly encouraged from a young age.