3 weeks ago out of the blue she messaged me asking how I am and if I’d like to make an appointment. I had not seen her for 6 months.

I said no to an appointment just yet as I’m still supporting my daughter who moved out of home and money is tight.

SHe replied that she would be happy to see me with no payment, I must just let her know.

I took this as some kind of “gift”, because those were her exact words - and I saw her last week Tuesday.

Before I saw her, I let her know that she would actually be able to claim $140 back for the consultation through workers comp anyway so she wouldn’t be totally out of pocket. She normally charges $200 a session.

During our appointment, she so happened to notice that I’d had my nails done. She turned around and said oh you can pay to have your nails done but you can’t afford to pay me. Then said oh I’m just kidding.

My psychiatrist put me on medical leave this week so I booked an appointment to see her on Thursday this week. Money is extremely tight but I paid her the $200 in advance last week Friday on the day of booking, as per her policy.

I text her yesterday to let her know that my case manager has changed and I’m not sure who she can claim the $140 back from.

She messaged me back and said so does this mean you are going to pay me for your appointment last week?

Um no. I don’t have $400 lying around in the space of 1 week.

I ONLY booked the appointment last week because she offered it for free.

I feel sick. I didn’t sleep last night. I want to cancel our appointment on Thursday but I have until today to do it by it’s 48 hours notice and it’s Tuesday here in Australia.

I’m so conflicted at this so called “no payment” appointment.

I’m actually pretty damn pissed off ….