Do some therapists hate their clients?

But in reality, all counselors experience discomfort with and dislike of a client at some point in their careers, says Keith Myers, an LPC and ACA member in the Atlanta metro area. “If someone tells you that it does not [happen], they’re not being honest with themselves,” he says.

How many sessions should you try with a therapist?

Therapy has been found to be most productive when incorporated into a client’s lifestyle for approximately 12-16 sessions, most typically delivered in once weekly sessions for 45 minutes each. For most folks that turns out to be about 3-4 months of once weekly sessions.

Why do I feel dread when I go to therapy?

If you can easily answer yes to these types of questions, dread might be a sign that you’re putting in the work of exploring your pain points, which is just going to suck sometimes. Talk about dreading therapy with your therapist. We know what you’re thinking: Bringing up the dread will make things weird between you and your therapist.

How can I prepare for my first therapy session?

Take notes when things come up between sessions. Ask your therapist about your progress and what changes they may have noticed. Book your sessions at a time when you are able to really focus on you. Ask your therapist for supplements to your treatment like books, worksheets, and podcasts.

How do you feel about going to sessions?

Going to sessions always leaves you feeling drained. It doesn’t feel like you’re working towards your goals. After a considerable amount of time, you don’t seem to understand yourself any more than when you started. You always dread going to sessions.

Is your therapy Draining You?

Therapy will feel exhausting at times, but will also feel liberating and expansive. It will allow you to learn more about yourself and the people around you. It may make you uncomfortable before it makes you happy. If therapy is draining you, you may notice some of these signs that you need to take a break: