Therapists asking for reports on how they're doing

Mine asks periodically. Generally, she has a pretty good idea because Im very open with her.

I don't think it's a matter of lack of self awareness, but rather just a collaborative way of interacting. Some posters say they have these conversations naturally, but a lot of times that doesn't happen. I think it's good practice for a therapist to ask clients if they find therapy helpful or not. I wouldn't want one making assumptions based on my demeanor in session, since that isn't often a true indicator of how things are outside of session.

How did she reply? Did you get a good response from her?

He has no need to ask, I volunteer this information all the time and give instantaneous feedback.

My therapist really likes to have feedback. He asks sometimes and other times I elaborate on my own. It's not like we review his methods in every session though, so occasionally. I like a lot that he is open to and interested in these discussions as I appreciate feedback on my own performance as well in relation to my work, even when it's unpleasant.

She basically said she understood and that she was also glad I understood that it was nigh impossible for her to do it right. We didn't discuss it at length - we intended to, put it on our agenda for the session, but we didn't have the time as we were busy discussing more pressing things.

I told Madame T she was doing it wrong for many years, but I don't think I ever got through to her.

It got the woman to stop talking - that was useful for me.