I don't think he should have told you he cancelled all his other clients. He sounds like he's being passive aggressive. If he feels like he's doing the best he can by you in meeting twice next week, I think that is maybe reasonable to express. However, he could have said just that without informing you that you receive more accommodations than any of his other clients, will be the only client accommodated next week, and that he can't meet all your needs. The extra information serves no purpose except to tell you that you are in the wrong. I also think he intentionally or unintentionally intended to shame you for being needy. I think he should treat you with a lot more respect. It seems to me he has a good deal going with you since you see him three times a week - instead of seeing three different people with three different files to maintain, he only has to deal with one person. C and I worked in a mental health clinic, and from what I observed, a smaller caseload in terms of number of clients is beneficial. So you should be seen as an asset, seeing him so frequently. That said, I would look for a different therapist. This one sounds like he needs to work on his bedside manner /customer service or whatever they call it when it's a therapist. I agree that he sounds resentful. Sorry if that was harsh. C says I'm too abrasive.
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