For 6 months I have been seeing a male therapist. He gave me his personal work email after a few sessions. He told me if I ever feel anxious etc to email him. I did once and replied the next day. I only see him once or twice a month because I pay for treatment, all I can afford.

The past month or two I feel quite anxious over a number of things. I emailed him twice and no response. I don't expect an immediate response. His secretary has health problems and works from home. I go to my session a week later He said without an assistant in office he's behind on all his work. A new assistant would be starting in a few days and he will be able to respond

Guess what. I emailed him a few days after the assistant started. No response. Two days later I resent the email. He responded later to say he read it and would reply later when he had more time. Three days now and no response.

In six months I've emailed him four times. One response only. I understand he's busy but I feel frustrated. I dont expect an immediate response. My anxiety is bad due to several turmoils in my life right now.

Anyone else experience similar with you're therapist? What did you do?