Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2008, at 14:12:14
In reply to Re: A bit disappointed, posted by muffled on November 4, 2008, at 13:49:23
Hmmm...
The therapist I had as a preteen - Well, I didn't like him, but I suppose preteens don't like anyone.
Biofeedback guy - Abrasive and rude. I'm sure he thought of himself as direct and no nonsense. I lasted a few sessions because I really wanted to do biofeedback and he was (and is) the only one in the city. The best I could say about him was that he was a good trial for my biofeedback relaxation. Every time he walked in the room, my blood pressure, pulse, etc. shot way up. He fussed at me for that.
Fluffybunny Psychologist - saw her for testing. Too soft.
EMDR therapist - I don't remember her much, and I don't think I hated her exactly. But long term? Nope.
T2 - Told me to grow up on our first (and last) session.
T3 - Seemed to like me ok on the phone. Had some interesting things to say at first. She thought I looked odd and let me know it, fairly openly. She eventually told me to grow up, less directly than T2.
Hypnosis therapist - Hypnosis didn't work, but also she seemed a bit scattered and vague. Not a good match, I think.
pdoc from h*ll - Arrogant jerk, never listened.
Dr. Just the facts ma'am - Didn't feel comfortable telling him much
Dr. Lurch (for want of a better name) - Scares me senseless
Some too hard, some too soft. Only one just right.
I could tell him that I want to see someone about the phobia, and I think his desire not to put himself out will overcome any worries he had about my taking one session a week to someone else. But he knows me well too. He knows it wouldn't likely work out.
I think it's great you can work so well with someone you don't particularly care for. I know I can't. Unless I have positive feelings for someone, I'd be way too mistrustful.
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