Thanks for the responses, all - I appreciate it your insight. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who'd find something like this a little weird or unsettling.

You're absolutely right, Travelinglady! We worked so well together for such a long time and had such a meaningful goodbye that it really felt like I didn't need to go back. Now here I am again requesting therapeutic help as if I hadn't learnt anything from our sessions. I really hope she isn't offended that I didn't specifically ask to see her or that I didn't take away anything beneficial from what she taught me.

Realistically, I guess it would make sense for them to share notes/pass files to get the most out of treatment etc... Thank you so much for the encouraging optimism