Please try to keep your head up throughout this difficult period, Lark. I think it's so important if only for the sake of sanity/self-esteem, but I also know it's an easy thing to say...

The above comment stood out to me.
I know that therapy comes in a variety of flavours.
I know that therapists are also human beings.
I have never had a T suggest to me what I should do, though.
I always assumed this was outside of their remit - giving advice, that is.

Perhaps you have an agreement with your T or the therapy calls for it?