Lost_dragon wrote:
Anyone any idea why a counsellor might test balance? I remember when I had this counsellor and in each session she would make me stand on one leg, and then the other before I could sit down. Always thought it was a bit odd really.
Testing your balance is the first thing which comes to most people.
But I would guess, and this is only a guess, that she may have been using this as a grounding technique.
It may have helped to relax you, or so she thought. Or it could have been just to help clear you mind.
This may have been a simple exercise to ready you for the session.
Why she didn't tell you I do not know. How weird.
I can see how this could have put a barrier in front of you both.
A decent counsellor will explain what is going on and negotiate with clients.
The whole experience is supposed to be client focused and user centred.
I have read far too many examples of poor therapy here - how sad.
27 Jan 2018, 9:06 am
