Posted by pegasus on April 22, 2004, at 17:50:12
In reply to I told Ellen about the consultation today, posted by crushedout on April 22, 2004, at 15:16:01
Hi crushed,
I'm really glad to hear that you told her. I'm not sure what to think of her response. It does seem reasonable not to see two therapists at once, because neither of them would have the whole picture on what's going on for you, and so they'd both be somewhat handicapped.
Did you ask Ellen about the idea of a consultation with her and another therapist? To me that sounds like it might be helpful in your situation. But it would freak me out if someone suggested it for me, so I would understand if you didn't want to do it.
What about not working with Ellen for a little while, while you work some things out with the other T? Maybe even just a short while; say a month or so. That way you don't have to feel that you're losing Ellen, but you also wouldn't be doubling up on therapy, which she didn't want you to do.
I hope this works out well for you. Are your feelings about Ellen changing at all lately? The tone of your posts has, so I'm wondering.
pegasus
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