I hope I explained that more clearly than my other posts. I'm trying to explain the exploratory nature of the type of therapy you are doing and what to expect. In other words, the incomplete feelings can represent the feelings about your father rather than the therapy. The nature of exploratory therapy beings it all to the surface for resolution. You can sort of 'get the hang of it' once you realize what's unfolding. Instead of suffering in the feelings, continuing to explore leads to resolution. So maybe in understanding this better, it's just a matter of time when you begin to feel good about the outcomes.

I agree with others in a sense that being yourself is being the ideal client, but in the context of how this therapy works, you seem to be doing it just like it is supposed to unfold. I think the key is seeing the purpose, the end in sight. That is what I was trying to illustrate above as you said you have a positive sense that this therapy might be impactful.

I really do think you have a good and solid T, and I don't say that very often. He is nondefensive. He reacted positively to your disclosure of googling him. He contains rather than acting reactive. He has a calm presence. He understands your ambivalence and encourages empowerment of yourself to explore other Ts. Nothing wrong if it doesn't work for you, but he is definitely a keeper, imo, for those who might benefit from the type of therapy he does.