Feeling Let Down By Therapist

[Bs3lht]

As the title says really. Last session we carried on with EMDR & I left feeling a bit flat. My T said to email her if I needed anything. So I did on Monday & she hasn't yet replied. I know there's a million & one possible explanations as to why she hasn't, but I wish she wouldn't encourage me to ask for help if she doesn't follow it up. Pointless post really, but I feel really let down by her.

 

[ladee]

You are having a very normal feeling !!! Have you tried emailing her again, just in case?? I would have to speak to her about this when I see her again. I understand your feeling of being let down. It is so hard for us to ask for help. Try again and see what happens... Sending you hugs for you disappointment.

 

[Eagle3]

My therapist NEVER answers an email unless I've asked a specific question or have an urgent issue. Its annoying as hell, but I realize this is his way of doing things. He always brings up the email in session, but almost never responds (with any depth, at least).

 

[sun seeker]

I know there's a million & one possible explanations as to why she hasn't, but I wish she wouldn't encourage me to ask for help if she doesn't follow it up.

I wonder if you could bring this up with her. It might lead to a really productive session if you can talk about how you felt about this. I'm guessing it isn't the first time you've felt let down by someone not following through on an offer and that there are a whole lot of feelings and beliefs connected to that "let down" feeling. Just a suggestion.