I saw that article, too. It is weird... I'm not sure I believe the 'empty couch' thing. While there surely are a number of people who prefer to see a female therapist, there seem to be a number of people who prefer to see male therapists. Back home male therapists were very much in demand and clinical programs were actively trying to encourage males as they were actively trying to encourage indigenous people.

I personally prefer to see a male therapist. I have a female GP at the moment, and I respect her a lot because I think she is a terrific doctor. I have got on well with female therapists in the past, but male for preference for me.