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Originally Posted by feileacan
I think it is the particular context that puts things into proper light. The plain fact of asking for details for me doesn't determine whether it is ethical or not. Most therapists know that the sexual stuff might be a cover for something else and the details might shed a light on what could be this something else. However, if this discussion doesn't fit logically into the larger picture of what is worked on in therapy and the client has a sense that this discussion is fulfilling the needs of the therapist then it is clearly unethical.
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You have good points, here. I agree context is needed. I also agree just asking for details might not indicate a T is unethical.
This particular therapist eventually clearly was in it to get his needs met. It's difficult to know how far back in our relationship he decided to switch from helping me to meeting his own needs. Now, looking back, I'm not sure he ever wanted to help me.
He graduated from a respected medical school. He was not fresh out of school, but decided to open a practice in a tiny, poverty-stricken town. I'm sure that's not where he expected to be at that point of his life.
Maybe he just didn't care anymore. Idk.
Thank you for the feedback.