Potpourri Boards > Addicted to Psychics
Telling Your Therapist You Believe In Psychics
bee.23:
Guys! I have not had faith in going to therapists for years now. Always wanted to find the right one who connects, but never did. Back when I was younger and was dancing in a club. I remember revealing the information to my therapist and he said “doesn’t that make you feel bad about yourself?” Following, “what makes you feel the need to have to do that”. I was shocked, and he was actually super judgmental, made me feel worse for being vulnerable enough to open up. Every session we had, he would look at the clock like 40 times. As well, would consistently hijack the sessions and speak about himself, his life, and one time, a way he punished his son for something minimal. I’ve been wanting to try therapy again for like 5 years, and never have due to this experience. Have even imagined how I would tell my therapist that I am into the spiritual realm + psychics, but have just feared being judged or unheard, and also not connecting. Then when I quit therapy with him shortly after that, he called me and without even asking how I was doing, was like “hello nice to hear from you” and proceeded to ask me if I could give him a 5 star review on his site. I have been baffled by this experience ever since. Although I was young, I obviously was not taken seriously as an individual, and it was just overall a terrible experience. The only thing I can say he genuinely helped me with was ways to cope with my anxiety
bee.23:
--- Quote from: greekgeek on April 11, 2020, 08:52:06 AM ---
--- Quote from: bee.23 on April 11, 2020, 07:47:18 AM ---Guys! I have not had faith in going to therapists for years now. Always wanted to find the right one who connects, but never did. Back when I was younger and was dancing in a club. I remember revealing the information to my therapist and he said “doesn’t that make you feel bad about yourself?” Following, “what makes you feel the need to have to do that”. I was shocked, and he was actually super judgmental, made me feel worse for being vulnerable enough to open up. Every session we had, he would look at the clock like 40 times. As well, would consistently hijack the sessions and speak about himself, his life, and one time, a way he punished his son for something minimal. I’ve been wanting to try therapy again for like 5 years, and never have due to this experience. Have even imagined how I would tell my therapist that I am into the spiritual realm + psychics, but have just feared being judged or unheard, and also not connecting. Then when I quit therapy with him shortly after that, he called me and without even asking how I was doing, was like “hello nice to hear from you” and proceeded to ask me if I could give him a 5 star review on his site. I have been baffled by this experience ever since. Although I was young, I obviously was not taken seriously as an individual, and it was just overall a terrible experience. The only thing I can say he genuinely helped me with was ways to cope with my anxiety
--- End quote ---
How awful. I'm sorry this happened. He broke many rules and I'm inclined to think he wasn't even a licensed therapist. And if he was, clearly didn't take his profession and responsibility seriously. Therapy is supposed to be safe space. I do hope you try it again, it's very helpful. Sometimes it takes a few tries (aka kissing a few frogs) to find the right fit, and they all have different approaches to therapy _cognitive, psychoanalytical, etc. The recent trend has been online therapy sessions (especially now) so you don't even have to leave home, though for the initial meeting in person is always best, if possible.
Hope you're feeling better.
--- End quote ---
Thank you so much! I will definitely consider it. Your response was so kind and genuine ❤️
I actually have been thinking of trying betterhelp.com
Just FYI:
I agree with greekgeek, try a few therapists. I had a bad experience 10 years ago and broke up with that therapist by ghosting (so immature when I look back on it but it was such a bad relationship, I never felt like the therapist really got me - she was so condescending.) this time around I asked therapists I was interested in if we could have a screening phone call or if they offered a trial session. After a few conversations I found a therapist who works well for me where I am at the moment.
Good luck!
--- Quote from: greekgeek on April 11, 2020, 08:52:06 AM ---
--- Quote from: bee.23 on April 11, 2020, 07:47:18 AM ---Guys! I have not had faith in going to therapists for years now. Always wanted to find the right one who connects, but never did. Back when I was younger and was dancing in a club. I remember revealing the information to my therapist and he said “doesn’t that make you feel bad about yourself?” Following, “what makes you feel the need to have to do that”. I was shocked, and he was actually super judgmental, made me feel worse for being vulnerable enough to open up. Every session we had, he would look at the clock like 40 times. As well, would consistently hijack the sessions and speak about himself, his life, and one time, a way he punished his son for something minimal. I’ve been wanting to try therapy again for like 5 years, and never have due to this experience. Have even imagined how I would tell my therapist that I am into the spiritual realm + psychics, but have just feared being judged or unheard, and also not connecting. Then when I quit therapy with him shortly after that, he called me and without even asking how I was doing, was like “hello nice to hear from you” and proceeded to ask me if I could give him a 5 star review on his site. I have been baffled by this experience ever since. Although I was young, I obviously was not taken seriously as an individual, and it was just overall a terrible experience. The only thing I can say he genuinely helped me with was ways to cope with my anxiety
--- End quote ---
How awful. I'm sorry this happened. He broke many rules and I'm inclined to think he wasn't even a licensed therapist. And if he was, clearly didn't take his profession and responsibility seriously. Therapy is supposed to be safe space. I do hope you try it again, it's very helpful. Sometimes it takes a few tries (aka kissing a few frogs) to find the right fit, and they all have different approaches to therapy _cognitive, psychoanalytical, etc. The recent trend has been online therapy sessions (especially now) so you don't even have to leave home, though for the initial meeting in person is always best, if possible.
Hope you're feeling better.
--- End quote ---
Fairydust123:
I would report to the board. That is unethical and we can do a lot of damage to our clients that way. I'm sorry you went through that!
Esse:
Building a good relationship with clients and creating a safe space for them to open up by active listening, not judging and being empathetic has been drummed into me and my fellow trainees from day 1, but there are different styles of therapy out there and some people are probably better at being therapists than others. I still have a long way to go to be qualified to practise independently though.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version