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Originally Posted by mote.of.soul
Well, it's like a doctor or a pharmacist really. You're not paying them for the relationship as such, you're paying them to help you. So you should go to the T with specific ideas that you want to discuss and find solutions to. It can save a lot of time and money knowing what you would like them to help you with. It's a case of staying focussed on your goals with them, and not veering off on wild speculative chit chat all the time.
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I think it's a bit different with a therapist. As, often, the relationship can be a big part of the therapy, or at least contribute to whether it's helpful or not. My therapist has said that studies show the strength of the therapeutic relationship is the biggest predictor of successful therapy outcomes, more than the mode of therapy (like CBT vs. pyschodynamic, etc.). I share much more and more frequently with my therapist than with my primary care doctor (who I only see once a year if my health is OK, maybe a few times if not).