What if a therapist offends you? is it okay to tell them that?!


Question: What if a therapist offends you.? is it okay to tell them that.?
My therapist completely ignored me during a session.he very rarely responded&preceeded 2 check his phone.When he did reply it was just to tell me that im immature.the thing Is i finally admitted to everyone I self harm.I actually want help& I feel like he is making me regret the decision to get help&not suffer dealing with this alone anymore.But my parents like him and they think im just trying to avoid talking about stuff.he really offends me and im debating whether to even bother saying anything.Health Question & Answer


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It shows maturity that you admitted that you had a problem and sought help.GOOD FOR YOU! Please do not regret your decision to get help. Does he offend you because he tells you things that you don't want to hear.? Some people in therapy respond better to therapists that don't sugar coat things, maybe you need a therapist who you feel is more understanding.? The MOST important thing is that you get better but you need to have a good relationship with your therapist and you need to discuss this with him and your parents. You didn't mention how old you are but I'm guessing under 17 or 18 since your parents are involved.? Have you tried talking to a counselor at school.? Good luck and hang in there.Health Question & Answer

Your therapist won't be able to help you unless you are 100% honest with him about everything. I agree that it is very rude for him to check his phone while in a session, so I would bring it up the next time you go. Just tell him that you felt offended that his mind was on something else while he was supposed to be helping you. He's there to offer a service to you, and if he can't give you the attention, then there are other therapists out there who would love to have you as a client, I'm sure.Health Question & Answer

A therapist follows a code of conduct and foremost among them is to ensure that the patient is comfortable. Your therapist is behaving rude and ignorant. Give him time till the next session. Check if he is behaving the same way and then report him to your parents because they should know about this. Let them change your therapist for you instead of confronting him about his behavior. All the best.Health Question & Answer

your therapist has some serious issues, and you need to say something. if you're trying to get help, you shouldn't be denied it! anyway, your therapist could get in trouble for not doing his job, and actually doing the opposite.

if your parents don't believe you that this guy isn't paying attention to you and doing his job (!) then maybe you might want to try getting some evidence.? or just keep trying, they'll have to understand you if you keep telling them the truth. if they're not listening you have to do something about it, i dunno what.

your therapist is stupid.Health Question & Answer

You need a therapist that you like and trust, not one that your parents like..... you are the one who need to confide your secrets to him. Tell your parents about your concerns and request a new therapist. The way it's going now is a waste of your parents money.Health Question & Answer

I think you should tell you folks exactly what you posted here and then ask for a new therapist. That will show that you are willing to get help. It sounds as though this therapist is not professional.Health Question & Answer

Get another therapist. If your parents are paying for you to go this and he is ignoring. goodbye tell your parents what he is doing.Health Question & Answer

keep giving your therapist pressure and if he can not deal with it then it means that he is not trained to deal with this sort of pressure and will eventually find you some one else.Health Question & Answer

if this guys busy checking his phone and stuff while you're talking, maybe its time to look for a new therapist.Health Question & Answer

tell your parents you dont like him and they are wasting their money, and you want someone else.Health Question & Answer

you must tell him or else he will think its ok and keep doing it.Health Question & Answer

I believe that if a therapist consistently offends you it is time to move on. Therapy only works when you feel that you can trust your therapist with your deepest thoughts, feelings, and emotions. How long did it take for you to tell your therapist that you were harming yourself.? Emotionally opening up to a new therapist usually takes some time, but it should not be too much time. If you have always been uncomfortable with your therapist, tell your parents the reason why. Talk openly to your parents about what exactly offends you about your current therapist. Following this conversation, talk openly to your therapist about what he does that offends you as well. Therapists are not perfect, and many of them have problems, or bad days of their own. Never-the-less, ignoring you during your sessions should be a rare occurrence, not a routine occurrence. If your therapist behavior is routine, then he's not doing his job. In addition, it is time to locate a new therapist. Please communicate your legitimate concerns with your parents in a calm, direct manner. Soon! -Arlene JHealth Question & Answer



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