Ever fire your therapist?

[mikey3000]

I had a second session with my therapist today and I think it's a total waste of time. He is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who specializes in Cognitive Therapy. Thing is, I don't think he is right for me. He is about140 years old and doesn't listen to me. The past two sessions were all about him and his methods. He couldn't even remember me or my situation. I had to take 1/2 the session to "refresh his memory" on why I was there. He then proceeded to ignore me and talk about his methods.

Can I fire him? I just don't think he or his methods aren't right for me.

 

[Orlandude]

I would think that as long as you did not sign some legal contract, you have no obligation to see him again if you are uncomfortable with him. Therapists can be a strange bunch but therapy is usually not "a couple visits and you're done"...depending on your reasons for seeing a therapist. It is good to get evaluated, then referred to a proper therapist who can help with your particular need.

 

[medic1]

Yes , you can terminate , even if there is a contract , under Medical Jurisprudence , if you are not receiving the standard or level of Therapy that you are paying for you just give written notice .

Perhaps a Psychologist who is more used to or specialises in the sort of treatment you want may be something to think about , good luck...............

 

[Benvolio]

It sounds like he is thinking this is a process which will take many sessions over several years. So he is taking the time to explain his methods, thinking there will be plenty of time for you in all those future sessions. I agree, you should look elsewhere.

 

[PABear]

Yes. If it's not a good fit, say so and move on. However, CBT is an excellent therapeutic tool and please don't judge it based on this one individual.

 

[evanrick]

my therapist referred me to a psychiatrist after my 2nd visit so she fired herself.

 

[yhtang]

I had a second session with my therapist today and I think it's a total waste of time. He is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who specializes in Cognitive Therapy. Thing is, I don't think he is right for me. He is about140 years old and doesn't listen to me. The past two sessions were all about him and his methods. He couldn't even remember me or my situation. I had to take 1/2 the session to "refresh his memory" on why I was there.

It would seem you had 1.5 sessions with your therapist - half the second session was spent to "refresh his memory". I do not go to a therapist, but I would find it most disconcerting that he does not remember what you said about your problems. Most unprofessional. As to whether 1.5 sessions is sufficient/too much on his methods, I cannot tell.

My instincts, however is that a therapist and his patient should have a trust and an understanding. Granted the two sessions you had with your therapist may not have been enough for much trust to develop, I feel that the therapist's inability to remember your case would make it a difficult job for you to develop trust with your therapist.

Therefore, I say fire the quack.

May all go well with you.

 

[m1thousand]

Yes. She said "too bad you got your father's demeanour and not his good looks"

I was a good looking guy. But I've gained weight and changed how I feel about myself