AIBU to think that probably 6 sessions aren’t enough?

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After a visit from my DM I’ve self referred myself to talking therapy within my trust.

I've been to therapy before and 5 years were not enough at all, so I severely doubt the 6/8 sessions will be enough.

I come from a background of intense intergenerational trauma (starting with my grandmother) culminating with the domestic violence suffered in the hands of my father and his very own actions that changed my life.

I have attachment issues ( I have no feelings for most of my family including my sibling, but it’s been the case since I was little). Plus I was severely bullied through my childhood and teens and my DM always blames it to always being too traumatised with her own issues so she had no headspace for mine.

I live a fairly fulfilling life, I just want to be able to see my DM without everything flooding back and feeling like I don’t carry a burden.

Personally I would look for some other counselling. 6 standalone sessions for me in the past has done more harm than good.

I find it a proper mind field. In a Facebook group many suggested I needed someone properly trained in PTSD therapy, and even gave me the name of the actual type of therapy. For better or for worse they’re mostly American and I don’t think there’s a British equivalence.

I also don’t suffer from depression nor anxiety on a day to day basis, so I’m unsure they can fully help.