Are therapists supposed to tell you what to do?

Telling You What To Do It’s OK for therapists to share their thoughts and opinions if you ask for advice, but they shouldn’t be ordering you around. Therapy is supposed to empower you and give you the cognitive skills to make great decisions. Telling you what to do defeats that purpose and is an ethical grey area.

When should you leave therapy?

Ryan Howes: Clients should consider ending their time in therapy when their goals have been met or when it becomes evident that they won’t meet them with this psychotherapist. Ideally, therapy ends when all therapy goals have been met.

Should I talk about my therapist’s achievements in therapy?

However, your therapist’s achievements should not be a common topic. Psychotherapy is not supposed to be about the therapist. Sessions with clients are not places for therapists to process their own life problems or get support for their own life choices.

Is psychotherapy supposed to be all about the therapist?

Psychotherapy is not supposed to be about the therapist. Sessions with clients are not places for therapists to process their own life problems or get support for their own life choices. Yes, bad things happen to all of us, including therapists.

Do therapists talk about their experiences?

Then, they proceed to tell you about their experiences. In response to last week’s post on therapist over-talking, someone asked about a therapist that talked a lot about her own achievements. If you ask a therapist about his or her training or credentials, you can certainly expect a reply.

What should I do if my counselor doesn’t take my concerns seriously?

Try talking candidly about what’s bothering you. A good therapist should be open and willing to understand your concerns. If your counselor doesn’t take your concerns seriously or is unwilling to accept feedback, then it’s probably in your best interest to consult with another therapist about it.