That's what I'd bet. I don't think people intentionally hurt others often--the damage is more out of compulsions, wounds and needs. AND, therapy is an unreal world and its practioners are trained in all this theory. It's easy for reality to turn upside down and for them to convince themselves some crazy, harmful or self-interested thing is actually for client benefit.

I believe we're lost more than we'll ever admit.

I doubt he's evil. Still, the bottom line is your welfare and sanity.