Perna, I have browsed a couple of online advertising sites that list therapists and descriptions of the therapy they offer. And as I read them, I may think "sounds interesting" or "I don't think I'd like that." But that's the extent of it.

I don't really "check up" on my therapist to see if he is following protocol or anything. I do sometimes read articles on psychotherapy but not with the aim of checking up on him, just to increase my knowledge. My T can be kind of unconventional sometimes ("I am a healer") and is classified as "eclectic," I believe, so there isn't one school he would follow. Before I began therapy with him, I didn't know any of the different types of therapy. I had a previous counselor who in retrospect, after coming here to PC, I learned was CBT. This method was not very effective for me and I am glad my current therapist is able to go deeper.

I think one of the most important things for me in therapy is my connection with my T. If I was searching for another therapist, I would search for one with whom I could really connect.