Hey @Green_Ghost 💜💜
It’s so great to hear you’ve been thriving recently, but at the same time it sounds like this psychologist has been acting unprofessional.
It broke my heart to hear that she called you another client’s name and continued to mess up your own name. That’s so unfair, and I think you definitely shouldn’t have to put up with that.
I completely agree that the competitiveness of the psychology pathway is awful, and it is so valid to want to become a counsellor. It sounds like you would be an excellent counsellor as you can identify exactly what NOT to do in regards to self-disclosure etc.
Forgetting details, dismissing your plans, and being absent when she said she would be available must have been really upsetting. I think it’s perfectly reasonable to find a new psychologist as the relationship between you and your therapist is so important for getting the most out of therapy. It’s so good you had a positive experience with the trainee psych student as it likely showed you what therapy should feel like.
It’s understandable that it is an awkward topic to bring up, but I think the temporary uncomfortable feelings will be nothing compared to the dissatisfaction you are feeling during your sessions. You deserve to feel supported, listened to, and valued! ❤️
sending love, and hope to speak soon 🫶🏻
