Telling my T?

So I have had 3 sessions with my new T, and I really like her. But... she doesn't know about my insiders. And I'm nervous to tell her. I'm sure she doesn't have any experience with dissociative clients, and I don't want her to react badly...

I don't know. I'm really nervous. I don't know how to tell her, or even if I should.

So far, we have talked about my past, and started specifically focusing on my self down-talk. She got me to talk in the 'voices' of these sides of my personality - the supportive, self loving side, and the angry, 'you are worthless' side. The thing is, when I separated these sides and spoke in 'their' voices, I started feeling quite dissociated, and small.

I don't know. I told her I would try it again, and I will, but it was sort of a yucky feeling. She seemed satisfied with the results, though.

I don't know. Just wanted to write this and hear what you think. >.<

If she's getting you to talk in different voices, I think it is quite critical that she is aware of the different voices in you already. If you don't feel like you can tell her face to face then try writing it down. Therapists are professional she is not going to react in an unprofessional way. What reaction are you fearful of? Just because she hasn't had exprience doesn't mean she isn't able to deal with the complexities of you. I'm pretty sure my T hasn't had a DID client before because he cleverely avoided the question when I asked - but - I realised that wasn't important. What is important is that they accept you all for where you are today. You can't carry on therapy under the facade that you don't have these very important insiders. They need time and validation. My opinion? You need to tell your T but how you do this? Whatevr makes you feel most comfortable.

Bourbon