I write today to unfortunately terminate my client/therapist arrangement with you. First of all, I would like to say thank you to you. I have received excellent professional help from you over the course of our arrangement. What you have taught me as we worked through my circumstances together has made a difference in my life and I will carry that learning and skill acquisition forward as I continue my journey of health and wellness.
However I find that I can no longer continue with our current arrangement given that I have come to view you more closely than is appropriate for a client/therapist relationship. I am increasingly concerned that I am holding back the worst details of my mental state and circumstances due to my wish to be thought of by you in a positive light with my best for forward, and this not only hinders my ability to be honest about my situation and receive proper assistance, but also hinders your role in giving me the best professional service as my therapist.
I find we have much in common, I enjoy and look forward to seeing you, and I want you to be able to read my writing and give honest feedback without the added complexities of a professional client/therapist arrangement overlaying our interactions.
I understand if this means we will no longer be in contact, at least and especially until I find a new, suitable therapist (and in that regard I welcome any recommendations you may have) but I do hope that in time we can resume cordial communications and a friendship beyond our initial, professional connection.
To find another lesbian, in person, with whom I can share and whose opinions and insights I value is important to me and to my outlook as a sexual minority. I do not want to jeopardize either your professional conduct nor my own health and wellness journey as a result of my evolving opinion of you and my subsequent behaviour.
Again, please accept my sincerest thanks for your kind, professional, and intelligent assistance and I look forward to a day when we can pursue a friendship of equal respect, caring, and joy.
Anon, tthis is such a good message.