I'm glad your counselor had such a good response, Jo1994. This really is very, very common. And it points to an issue in your life outside therapy--you likely feel a need for more attention and love and recognizing that is a step towards getting that fulfilled in real life. Also, if attachment is scary/threatening/painful for you, having those feelings towards someone who is understanding and professional and upholds appropriate boundaries can be a good step towards feeling more healthy about attachment to other people in general. If you have been disappointed/betrayed in other important relationships, having a relationship with a counselor that takes a different path can be very healing. I used to think of my therapist much, much more than I do now, and became a bit preoccupied and obsessive about him. Those feelings have resolved and while I still do feel fond caring for him, it's nothing like it was before, so these feelings you have can evolve. You ask if I have any advice and all I'd say is that people can sometimes go from an idealizing feeling to an angry, disappointed feeling, and if that happens maybe stop and examine it and see if it might signal something going on inside you. Personally, I have been surprised at how evocative therapy can be in terms of feelings for the therapist repeating feelings I have had towards other important people in my life.