Between Client and Therapist
A solid patient-therapist relationship is a crucible of wellness. And the path out of depression begins with a compatible therapist.
Psychology Today
... of significant progress by 12-14 weeks could also signal that your problem has been misdiagnosed. Or you may have another problem, perhaps an anxiety disorder, complicating the depression and its resolution. There is also the possibility that the psychotherapy will be most beneficial in tandem with a course of antidepressant medication.
- There are several types of therapists who should be avoided from the outset, because their own nature itself inhibits healing connection with clients. Beware of therapists who are interested more in their own insights than in helping clients, who offer intellectual insights only, have a major life problem as yet unresolved, are drained of energy by their own unresolved depression, try to hold onto clients forever, or are themselves immature and take everything personally.
- Expect a therapist to challenge your views and to make you work. Therapy is, after all, a form of re-education in a supportive partnership with someone who knows what you mean and knows how to help you solve the problems causing you the most pain.