Therapy search

[BelleAmie]

I’ve seen three therapists, two were older women and one was a woman a year or two older than me. I felt a much better connection with the one who was around my age because I felt they were able to relate to what I was talking about - the first therapist I saw would always give me examples relating to mothers and as I’m not a parent it all felt a bit bizarre!

 

[rainbowlemon]

I wouldn't like to see someone younger then me. How I felt in therapy with him or her would be the main thing.

My last therapist was around 11 years older. I always found it easier to talk to a male therapist.

 

[dancingqueen5678]

I've only ever seen middle aged women so don't think I can help much but I would probably suggest seeing a therapist that you can relate to. I'm a woman so I would only see a female therapist

 

[Sheabutter]

For people who have had positive experiences with therapy, has the age of the therapist played any sort of role?

 

[Sheabutter]

I’ve seen three therapists, two were older women and one was a woman a year or two older than me. I felt a much better connection with the one who was around my age because I felt they were able to relate to what I was talking about - the first therapist I saw would always give me examples relating to mothers and as I’m not a parent it all felt a bit bizarre!

Haha okay, so maybe the mid-forties woman I was considering might not be great? I think I’m going to have to “date” a couple of therapists. I used to go straight for older people because they have lived through so much. I am not sure that their experience will be as helpful anymore in the age of tinder.