No, my therapist has never disclosed anything extremely serious such as abuse. He does disclose about his personal life though -- has told me stories about his own family interactions, things he has done and been in the past. The stories are always helpful -- they serve a purpose in something he's trying to help me with -- and they make me feel closer to him as a human. He seems more real. I like knowing that he's had his own issues to face, and he's never shared anything that would be unmanageable for me to hear. I imagine he tailors what he shares to the needs (or ability to handle) of each individual client. I'm glad he discloses.

Sidony