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After counselling - how did you feel?

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Proseccointhesummer · 04/07/2017 16:38

I've been having some counselling sessions (since the start of March) but I feel that it's time to move on now. My original issue is not such an issue anymore and I feel like it's a natural end with the school holidays coming up. I feel quite sad though...I like my counsellor a lot and enjoy discussing emotions and feelings with her in a way that I wouldn't be able to do in 'real life'. I'm not so worried about my original problem coming back, but I just feel that I might feel a bit anchorless without that security of seeing her once a week. I keep thinking I'm going to want to email her and tell her little things. I wouldn't of course but it would be interesting to know if anyone ever has? I suppose it's easy to think you've built up a relationship of sorts with a counsellor when really they're just doing their job. Mine has never let a single detail slip about her own life which is just as it should be, I guess.

Do people ever keep in touch with their counsellors? I can see that isn't very professional or healthy but I just wondered if anyone ever does?

I won't miss paying out all that money every week!!!!

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erinaceus · 04/07/2017 18:28

These feelings are part of the process. Talk about them with your counsellor. Yes, even the money and how you feel about it. If your counsellor is any good, they will know what to do.

mylaptopismylapdog · 07/07/2017 09:02

Erinaceus is right discussing this will help. I remember how my counsellor's calm listening and reflection made me feel but like you when I got to the point that the money bothered me more than the need to be heard it was time to stop.

erinaceus · 07/07/2017 09:05

I got to the point that the money bothered me more than the need to be heard it was time to stop.

I'm not there yet but this is a good way to put it.

Aintgotnosoapbox · 07/07/2017 22:52

Also when your story is told, or when other things in your life start to take over - for me, hobbies, church etc

Aintgotnosoapbox · 07/07/2017 22:53

I'm not there either yet, but I can see change coming, and less reliance on her.

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