Therapist double booked so i don't get to see her

[MyWillow]

Early on my T completely forgot my appointment and wasn’t even at the office. She rang to apologise but I was so angry I wouldn’t take her call. Just sent a message to say no problem all good. I was so upset because this was early on in my first T experience and it took a lot for me to even get that far. But this was way before we opened Pandora’s Box and so I just dropped it. Looking back it really put a dent in our relationship - in terms of trust - but I’m realising that good people make mistakes. And I’m completely rubbish with being open when someone has upset me or I’m struggling. I’m fine is my catch cry. Maybe one day I can actually raise this stuff in session but I need to get the dissociation under control first.

 

[Gs172003]

I'm going to give her one more month. If she continues with this kind of behavior I will have no choice but to move on.

 

[TruthSeeker]

I'm going to give her one more month. If she continues with this kind of behavior I will have no choice...

Always good to have a plan! I don't function well without a plan for most things that I think need change or attention. You might consider telling her the plan and your rationale. Working through problems w my T directly has strengthened my relationship. If T's not aware, she can't help it. Mine knows how I feel about freaking Hexed Wednesdays, and she now makes a concerted effort to squeeze me in a noon or another time during the week if she has to change up-and she always apologizes. Good luck with this....it sounds like you are struggling.

 

[whiteraven]

She did apologize I should have said that. It just feels like this has been an on going thing. I'll be a...

I'm really sorry you're going through this. I'm going through something similar and it seriously sucks.

I've been seeing my therapist for almost 7 years and he has never double-booked, until this past week. And I've been having some misgivings about him, as well. The way I see it, if the therapist seems genuinely apologetic and you have worked out a plan for future sessions, that says a lot. As for worries/thoughts about whether you want to endure occasional issues like this, I want to leave you with two thoughts: first of all, this sort of thing is going to happen because they are human (unfortunately, LOL). And secondly, you need to ask yourself if there is general trust for her, if you have made progress in your time with her, and if you are confident you will continue to do so.

Take care @Zoogal.

 

[TruthSeeker]

I'm really sorry you're going through this. I'm going through something similar and it seriously suc...

Good advice!