risky? Maybe the session felt risky because there would be a whole week to process anything that came up.

Is there some way you can do a relaxation exercise before session? Can you arrive a bit early and play a relaxation tape to yourself in the car in the parking lot? I do breathing in-session (sometimes with T / sometimes on my own) as a way to relax a bit. Focusing on my breath lets me notice what's going on "inside" and then find a place to begin.

I must say Echoes, your session sounds very appealing--just like what I fantasize doing this week. I want to walk in, say nothing and leave early. I think in my case it would be protest rather than resistance. LOL