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Originally Posted by Lostislost
I would feel so angry at my T if they behaved this way and left me wondering what was happening. Also I can see how she moved the goal posts and didn't have the words to tell you after having another baby. It really messes with your head, the stress, hormones, tiredness...I literally didn't recognise myself for 2 years and still don't really.
I guess therapists are only human. I don't think reporting her would help, it's likely she is already suffering too.
It totally sucks that she couldn't communicate with you about your sessions tho, I'm sorry that happened.
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If she didn't know how to handle the situation, she is ethically obligated to consult with her supervisor. She still has a duty of care regardless of whether she is on maternity leave or not. You can't just abandon a client because it's "too hard".
I really don't care about T's suffering. The power imbalance that is an inherent part of the therapeutic relationship automatically means her suffering is not equal to mine. As the client I am in a vulnerable position and T knew this but chose to hurt me anyway. She knew my history of being abandoned by therapists (she will be the fourth now) but she chose to do it anyway. She then has the audacity to gaslight me because her ego won't allow her to take responsibility for her actions.
I don't believe she should be practicing and I don't believe I should have been charged for a session in which she refused to provide services just because I have chosen to see a new T.