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Originally Posted by Echos Myron redux
I think it is an abuse of power, and the reason it is different to other relationships is that she knows you will have trouble saying no, and crucially, your therapy will be negatively affected.
One of a therapist's ethical duties is to uphold the autonomy of the client. By asking you when she knows you will have trouble saying no she is failing in that duty. That is by definition an abuse of power.
I'm sorry you have been put in this position.
ETA: here's what the BACP ethical framework says:
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She carefully thought about the consequences for a long time now. It’s not like she randomly asked me. I appreciate that she took a lot of time to think it over first.
I don’t believe she would have asked if there was anybody else she could have asked.
It’s only going to be for an hour every week so it’s not really taking advantage of the situation.
I will enjoy doing this but I worry it will ultimately change the dynamic we have had.