Ummm first time I met T was in the context as a parent because he counseled my son for several months some years ago. Fast forward about 5 years or so and I knew I needed a T, so I asked another trusted T for a referral and he gave me T's name. I said, "Oh I know him!" But I barely remembered him.
So I called and left a message and we had a phone interview first. Then we had a first session and he didn't look much like I remembered. So what did I think of him? I remember thinking, Oh yeah, he's a really nice guy. But, typical me, I was very wary and didn't become attached for quite while. Sigh. Now I'll never leave.
Peace