Artie, we seem to be very similar indeed!! A lot of what you explained about why you email is so very similar to mine. I think it would have taken a lot longer to get to the point we are now without them.

I Also am very aware that their time is limited and important for them, and do not want to be a pest. I have written something for her to read about this and in it I say that I think therapy should be about finding a mutually convenient way of working that feels settled, sustainable and positive for both parties. I'm a little hopeful we can find a way forwards that will work.

I am also a slow cooker, lol, but like with weight loss, I think if the changes are gradual and very deep and real, they can be maintained for much longer than short term, superficial changes.