Posted by rickjen on September 9, 2009, at 19:22:18
I just posted something but thought perhaps this question might sooner get to what I am facing. My wife urged me into counseling saying I would get "comforting and understanding". I have seen a psychologist 4x now and don't find him nurturing or comforting at all. He just listens. Is your therapist nurturing? Does a therapist have to be nurturing to help you? I am new at this and so have nothing to go by. What should one look for in a therapist? Nurturing, comforting? What? I went into it under those pretenses but that is not what I am experiencing. So am a bit confused. ps he isn't abusive, just isn't nurturing or comforting. Doesn't say things to ease the pain. Just listens as I pour my heart out. Sits there while I ramble on.
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