Posted by Wittgensteinz on November 25, 2008, at 14:03:51
In reply to Any advise on male vs female for me as never got a, posted by Phillipa on November 24, 2008, at 20:50:34
People may disagree, but there shouldn't be a huge difference between seeing a male or a female T. Of course some people have particular issues with one gender. I find it hard to trust women, so my natural preference was for a male therapist. I've heard of people who have worked with one gender and then later continued therapy with the other - it could be a good way of facing ones demons! Maybe one day, for example, it could be therapeutic for me to form the same trusting relationship with a female therapist - but that is a later priority.
It sounds clear to me that you would be happiest seeing a male. If you feel more comfortable, more open, then it would make sense to follow your instinct. Maybe there is value in seeing a female but perhaps that is something further down the line - the priority is to find someone who you click with and to hopefully have another positive experience like that one you had with that male T at the hospital. I hope you find that again - don't give up!
Witti
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