Therapist meeting (virtually) from a different location than usual

I noticed many have sat indifferent locations at your home do you find it matters what room you are in? I have tried 3 different locations. In the beginning I was trying to work around where my (adult children were in the house. A couple of times I tried on my bed as my bedroom is not big enough for a desk . It felt weird having her in my bedroom and she knew it. Plus my kids were talking and walking l above me.
If I can hear my kids I cant get into the appointment first fear of them hearing me and the distractions.

Once I tried our bonus room which while cozy It meant about entire basement was off limits. Out bedroom is also there and of course my husband NEEDED somethig there.

I found the office/game room was the most comfortable but often my boys would he in there. Eventually I told the kids they could not be in that room for my one hour a week. Once it was my consistantly I found I was able to adjust beter to teletherapy. I still HATE it though. This week she told me twice that she wished we were in owrosn because she wanted to give me a hug. sigh

I would notice but I wouldn’t care. Info has been in three different office locations, one at her home, one her new professional suite with two different offices in it.

I do think that a therapist should avoid unprofessional settings like bedrooms. Especially with a client they know has erotic feelings for them.

I undersrand we’re all at the mercy of the times, but I take great care that my students can’t see overly personal aspects of my life like beds or laundry. Even lone dog and new cat are banned from my home office when I’m teaching.

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight ...He's also asked me what things in the background are (one being an exercise bike). Hm...this suggests it would be OK to ask him as well, doesn't it? ...

My answer is yes!

Why not? It's a two-way relationship, after all.

He may not volunteer the info (as you are entitled to do, as well), but there is no harm in asking...

Mine switches locations a lot but in the same room. And I honestly think it’s to **** with me or to get some type of “therapeutic” reaction out of me to see how I respond in different settings.