Hypothetical Question

[jennyjoan]

As above - if you were to be offered counselling/talking therapy - would you consider an American's viewpoint. And being charged £50. No I'm not talking about my American just generally. Thanks

[bednobs]

I think if I were having tt I'd only be considering myviewpoint. And besides I don't know any Americans so couldn't consider their viewpoint anyway

[Zacs-Master]

Reverse question….
Why would you not consider an American’s viewpoint?

[aelmpvw]

talk to a total stranger and be charged fifty quid? not for me

[barry1010]

I don't understand your question. Do you mean would I consider going to an American counsellor/therapist?

[Zacs-Master]

‘I don’t understand your question’

Not unusual in this ABers case.

[THECORBYLOON]

Depends how long the therapy/counselling session lasts. Is it £50 for an hour, a whole day?

[douglas9401]

The little I know of Americans and their world view would make me say no ta.

[barry1010]

I never thought I would even consider counselling but it was a big help to me years ago when I went through a harrowing experience and didn't realise I had PTSD. Thankfully my employer paid for it.

I was very sceptical before that.

[THECORBYLOON]

Is there a purpose to the question?

[Ken4155]

Surely it would all depend on what one was undergoing the therapy for?

[THECORBYLOON]

If you have an aversion to Americans, it might not be such a good idea.

[Zacs-Master]

So, JJ, if you can clarify….
1. Is it per hour or per day?
2. What opinion or experience prompts your implied distrust of Americans?
3. Are they qualified or just a random ‘American’?
4. Is there some relevant background to this or is this just another random thing that popped into your head?

TIA. X

[Prudie]

I think you have to be very receptive to counselling for it to work
I think good ones are very few and far between
Not sure of the American connection but having a therapist is very common in the states in comparison to here.
Would I then no BUT sometimes when desperate we try anything.

[davebro]

I had counselling for free (NHS) and gave up after one session.

[Zacs-Master]

An American, eh, Dave?

[davebro]

I would talk to William Devaney - he seems quite good in the Jesse Stone movies!

[THECORBYLOON]

What about one our Canadian cousins? Nearly Americans but they're not.

[davebro]

I wonder what the world might be like if the French had prevailed in America instead of the British.

[Zacs-Master]

Like Canada, but warmer.

[pastafreak]

If that's for an hour with a qualified therapist or counsellor, I'd say it's cheap.
And whether or not they are American shouldn't come into it...I'm assuming the sessions are here.