I fall into the pattern of seeing any person with professional knowledge as an authority figure, even when I don't want to view them in that way. This is the case with my T, even though we're working together and she's not 'telling me what to do' - like a teacher, boss or parent would. I have some emotional baggage about authority figures so it's a bit of a pain.

Edit: I also see my T as a guide, someone who can help me make healthy changes to my behaviours, emotional management and thought patterns.