I'm sorry that was the response you got. To be fair, how she feels about it hasn't really got any bearing on it in my opinion, but I did have a debate with someone recently who said she has never seen a client longer than six months and didn't believe in long term therapy. Do you know if your T does do long term therapy, or is she in it for the quick fix?

All that said, I did have similar with my Ex T on a few occasions actually. When I would say something and her automatic reply was 'maybe we should take a break'. It hurts. If a break isn't what you want, or are thinking of, it can really feel like they are the ones wanting to finish things.

All I can really do is sympathise and advise you to have the conversation with her. I know you say you can't, but I think it's the only way to really understand what's going on for her, and between you. Some of the most productive work can start with the whole "this is so hard. This is so painful. This is really affecting my life in a lot of ways" thing, so I'm surprised she gave you the response she did (but also not surprised because I had the same!) Maybe it's just their weird way of making sure a break ISN'T what you want, if that makes sense. Like they could think you want a break but don't know how to suggest it, so they suggest it and see what your response is.... Just a thought. I hope you can make sense of it with her.