Therapist Leaving - Gutted

[Alibongo]

So today my T dropped a bombshell! She is leaving to go to another job. She had discussed discharging me a while back but since then I've managed to tell her a lot of stuff that I was holding back. Now I know she's not my friend but I feel close to her as I've told her things I've never told anyone else. She also said that she might be too close to the situation so a fresh pair of eyes might be better. I've to go and see another T next week for a reassessment. I'm really gutted I need to start again with someone else

 

[Lee2001]

Sorry I bet that is so hard:( I can't imagine starting over with another therapist. Truly hope it's not too difficult to transition.

 

[Alibongo]

Sorry I bet that is so hard:( I can't imagine starting over with another therapist. Truly hope it's not...

Thank you. It happened before but was only after a few weeks so wasn't too bad. This is gonna be rough x

 

[Mice]

I'm sorry to hear that @Alibongo , I hope you can find time to take care of yourself and process the news. I hope the next T will be a good fit and can make this transition a little more manageable. I am actually meeting a new T for reassessment in 2h :/ painful to go see someone new when you are still 'grieving' losing your therapist

Hang in there

 

[Alibongo]

I'm sorry to hear that @Alibongo , I hope you can find time to take care of yourself an...

Thank you! And good luck with ur new T! X

 

[FauxLiz]

I am sorry that you are dealing with this, I have dealt with something similar but not quite the same. I worked with at T for three years and he I thought knew more than I would ever tell anyone else. Then life threw me a curve ball and I relocated 800 miles (almost 1300 KM) away for work. I had to start all over and tried a couple of different trauma therapists. The first one terrified me with his treatment plan (5 day a week sessions and did not accept insurance), the next one was much easier to meet with initially and I have since been with him for over 2 years. I have made more progress in these 2 years than in the previous 3, I actually trust this T, which never happened before and while I won't say I don't still have issues I am glad I was forced to find a new therapist.

I wish you the best of luck with the new T and hope that they make the transition as easy as they can for you.

 

[Alibongo]

I am sorry that you are dealing with this, I have dealt with something similar but not quite the same....

Oh that must have been so hard!! Uprooting everything and having to start over again! I'm glad u have found someone u trust. Thank u X

 

[EveHarrington]

:hug:

 

[Alibongo]

:hug:

Thanks eve :D

 

[Ronin]

I'm sorry you're having a hard time, @Alibongo, though you've managed starting a therapeutic relationship at least once already, you'll manage with the new one too.

Good luck with that :tup:

 

[Alibongo]

I'm sorry you're having a hard time, @Alibongo, though you've managed starting a therap...

Thanks Ronin. Just frustrating when u start to get somewhere then need to start all over again. It happened at the beginning too but hadn't really established a relationship at that point.

 

[FauxLiz]

@Alibongo It is frustrating having to start all over again but once you find a new T that you trust it will be that much easier this time to open up.