I’m beginning to dread the end of each 50 minute hour because I can see my T “turn off.” I get that he has to move on and prepare for the next client, but I hate being aware that he is disengaging even though it’s only for a second or two as I’m walking out. I can see it happening and I feel it. As it so happens, I’m in a helping profession and I see patients so I’m aware that it’s possible to care very much, but necessary to create some emotional distance in order to be effective. I understand intellectually and I understand from my own work experience that he needs to do this, however, when I’m the client I can’t just “turn off” after 50 minutes when the hour ends. I sometimes feel stirred up after I leave and left with my own feelings and this can make me feel more alone. When we stand up to go, he walks me toward the door and heads to his desk which is by the door. I am imagining him heading for his phone to check voicemails or his computer to check emails, moving on to his next thing. He is very caring and focused on me during our sessions and once or twice even told me of a time he thought about me outside of therapy which completely caught me off guard, but felt nice. As I read through PC threads I think others might have this issue too. Not sure there are any great solutions, I guess I’m just looking for empathy.