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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
This sounds very much like how my T operates, which is probably why you're a fan of his! He doesn't consider himself a particular modality though, just "eclectic." He's definitely not humanistic--has even said he doesn't believe in unconditional positive regard (which bothered me at the time) or psychodynamic/psychoanalytic. He says that he "gives honest feedback" and how that approach isn't right for a lot of people. It can be difficult at times, but I also feel I've made a lot of progress with him compared to T's in the past who didn't challenge me as much.
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Haha, yes! If I ever feel that I need/want therapy again, will ask you for a referral
I know that style would be very compatible with me, including that he is also open to feedback, challenge and expanding his repertoire. My second T (also eclectic) advertises himself to transmit a very similar image, why I chose him... but he did not really live up to it, was way too mellow.
I also think it is good to read up on candidate Ts online, whatever is available about them. Then interview them with specific, upfront questions and not allow to deflect and twist things. I did not know how to interview Ts effectively when I was looking in the past, would do much better now, with all the experience and knowing much better what would be useful for me.