My therapy sessions are 45 minutes long. Occasionally, we go over a few minutes in order to end the sesssion appropriately. If I think I will need more time I have to ask for it, because if we went over then it would negatively impact the next client who is waiting. If I am having a difficult time, T helps to manage the session so that I am in shape to go when it's time. Occasionally, he has offered me to stay in the waiting room if I need, and there have been times when he has told me to just sit with him for a few minutes. It all depends on the session. I know it's hard to anticipate your needs but as you get to know yourself more and more, you will be surprised at how much you can take care of yourself.

I believe T's firm boundaries help me. There were no boundaries in my home growing up so I am in a better position to know myself with boundaries in place than not. In other words, without the boundaries I am more likely to dissociate and float away.

So, sorry Riptide but I think the new T is doing you a better service in the long run. Have faith it will get better!