Thank you for your replies! I too was concerned about the "no real risks" comment, and when I disagreed with him, he back-pedalled and acknowledged that there were risks (as stated on the consent form I signed). I think it was a careless attempt to reassure me, but even therapists make mistakes. Other things he has said have been helpful. Sounds like this statement about risk is a deal breaker for many, though. For me, I think it might be worth one more conversation about this, and about fit. I really don't want to start with someone new.