I have to say I do prefer your MC’s approach - precisely for the reason you mention. I’d feel bad enough and wouldn’t need ‘reminders’ re how weird I am or what’s wrong with me.

I guess it might work for some and some clients might prefer her (imo) tough-ish love. Whereas MC seems more into gentleness, validation, reassurance and.. normalisation. Wanna lend me your MC for a wee bit?