Can you request a different therapist?

You can be open with your new therapist about any feelings of sadness or fear you’re having about the transition. They’ve likely worked with many people in this situation, and may have insights and guidance to help you adjust. Learn more about how to vet a new therapist, including questions to ask.

Is it bad to see multiple therapists?

Turns out it’s pretty easy to find resources and articles that say no, it’s not recommended. The reasons given (often by therapists) include splitting, conflicting treatment plans, creating secrets (especially if they aren’t aware of each other or aren’t in communication).

When is it time to leave a therapist?

Here are six that could be red flags that mean you should stop seeing yours.

1. They’re a jack of all trades, but a master of none.
2. The sessions are time-based, not results based.
3. You’re not integrating what you learn into daily life.
4. You have learned helplessness.
5. Your therapist forgets who you are.

Should therapists tell clients if they are working with another therapist?

They have an expectation, you seem to think, that clients will tell them if they are working with other therapists. This would mean you were betraying a sort of implicit contract, which is a wrong in human relationships, even professional ones that you’re paying for.

Should I see more than one therapist?

It can be expensive to have more than one therapist on the go, especially if your therapies are taking you in different directions and you are starting to feel lost. Recognize that you are entitled to see whatever therapist you choose.

Is seeing more than one counsellor a problem?

It’s a fact of counselling life that counselling clients sometimes have more than one therapist at a time. Although I encounter this much less commonly than folks who are working exclusively with one therapist, I have at times been asked if seeing more than one therapist is a problem.

Should you see the same therapist as a family member?

The answer is likely “perhaps” or “it depends how close you really are and how comfortable you feel.” But Ajjan is cautious of the practice. “I do not think it is a good idea to use the same therapist as a close friend or family member,” she advised.