I was the consummate apologizer and even now my former therapist says there is no need to apologize for whatever. It used to be that I would apologize for existing, but not anymore.

MY former therapist would apologize when I was upset by something she said or did. The apology was ONLY meant for how her words or actions affected me. It was very rare that she was apologizing for the words or deeds because she said it was her job to sometimes tell me things that may not sit well with me causing her to be remiss in her duties as my therapist.