I ordinarily see my therapist in her home which she shares with her partner (and two cats). We have carried out therapy in two different rooms and I walk through the house to get to the current therapy room. In doing so, I am exposed to a fair chunk of her home life and I have met her partner numerous times as she was leaving/arriving home as I was arriving/leaving for my session. I hated these interactions and spoke to my therapist about it several times, but it didn't make any difference. Anyway, my point is that I am enjoying not being in her space. I feel much more relaxed and less vigilant. We are having sessions over Skype but with voice only so I can't see her (my choice) and I think this has fostered my sense of relaxation. Whether I will still feel like this in a few months time, who knows, but for now I prefer it.