Counselling etiquette?

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Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong place, just didn't think it was much of a 'chat' topic.

I've had 4 out of 6 counselling sessions with a local charity having been referred by my GP.

As they're coming to an end (I'm due to be referred for CBT) I'm just wondering, do I send my counsellor a thank-you card? Or is that completely inappropriate? I'm really grateful for all the help she's given me, I know it's 'her job' but then people send cards to midwives etc all the time.

I was thinking just a small thank you card with a donation for the charity?

Thoughts please from anyone? Anyone done this before?

Thanks.

I'm a counsellor and I think it's lovely to receive thank you cards from clients. In a psychodynamic setting, receiving thank you cards can sometimes spark some interesting conversations about whether the client is 'using' the card subconsciously to keep a link to the counsellor. I tend to see it just as it is, however; a nice way to show appreciation. I've kept all my cards and occasionally stumble upon them and remember the appreciation I've felt towards my clients. It's definitely a two-way process. Enjoy your cbt!

A card would be appreciated. The counsellor won't be expecting anything, but it is always nice to receive a note acknowledging that they have been of some help to you. A donation, again, would be unexpected, but a lovely gesture.

Thank you