The Other Patient

granite1, wondering if you could you take along something you really enjoy to make the wait better? A book, favorite magazine, crossword puzzle, or something like that to focus on.

My T is like that - usually running 5-10 min late. He usually says "Sorry, I am running behind." But he keeps me over often as well. But if we let out on the 50 min mark, that is fine because his billing is 45 min time - so I get 5 bonus min even at that :-)

That sounds like a good solution, Eileen. Then your T won't have to worry about finishing on time and you won't have to sit in the waiting room.

My T routinely runs late. It doesn't bother me, though. I find his waiting room pleasant and sometimes will sleep there while I'm waiting. He never shorts me on time because he adds onto the end. If I need to leave absolutely on time due to another commitment, I let him know in advance so he can make an effort to be more punctual. He always thanks me for letting him know.

I am totally with you Eileen. It would bother me a lot that he runs over each week with another client and boots you out on time (or early ... could not tell by your e-mail). Yes, I have run into my t's other clients and I hate it. Having said that, I do think you should bring it up with your therapist. I doubt it would make much of a difference if the client was less happy, or more pretty, I think it's more about how he seems (on face value) keep you waiting. He made not be aware how this makes you feel. I have discussed this with my t, and she did move my time so I did not have to run into annoying client.