A little over a year ago, I had to change therapists - my previous therapist was migrating back to the states. Needless to say, I was devestated at the time. I can now look back on that time and see that it was probably the best thing that ever happened to me in regards to my recovery. This past year has been a journey of many changes etc. I sincerely believe that if my previous therapist had not left, I would not be where I am today. My current therapist is fantastic. I really feel that he "gets" me, and it's the first time in my life that I truly felt listened to. I found my previous therapist to be distant, so didn't feel listened to (even though I knew it was her job to listen).

Anyhow, I am starting a counselling course in october, and as part of that course we have to have so many hours of one on one therapy with an accredited counsellor. My therapist is accredited, but when I rang the college to check if the body that he is accredited with is suitable, it looks like that he may be "too specialised". They weren't sure, and are due to get back to me later today. I am freaking out, because I know the way my current therapist works is the right way for me. I know that he is the right therapist for me - I know that the chances of the other therapists at the centre I go to meeting the college's criteria are minimal.

If I have to change for the course, I will do it for that reason. However, I would love to have a session once a month with my current therapist, if that is the case. I do know that probably would not be an option, as I know a couple of people who went to other places, whilst they were attending the centre I attend, and they were told that they had to have a certain number of weeks between finishing one and starting the other (cross treatment or something). I know my counsellor would probably try to facilitte me, but unless the rules have changed, am not sure how feasible it would be...