Can I take someone when seeing counsellor

[wronglyaccused]

I am due a counselling session at my docs today and the main thing I want to talk about is my partner. But he states he wants to come with me. Would that be allowed?

[WELSHYORKIE]

Wrongly, when my late OH went to her first counselling session for her depression she insisted that I go in with her as her situation affected mine. I would have thought that if it what you BOTH want then I can't see a problem

[jackthehat]

Answered here...........

http://www.theanswerb.../Question1014304.html

A double posting will only cause confusion.

[trionam]

I would have thought it wasnt a good idea for him to be there if he is what you want to talk about,you might hold back on some of your thoughts and feelings with him being in the room and the counselling session wouldnt have much of a benefit in that case,If it was me Id do a few sessions alone then if he wanted to and you didnt mind allow him to go a few sessions down the line when you might be able to talk a bit more freely.

[wronglyaccused]

jack - I know, I posted in wrong place.

Welsh - As stated on the other thread I would actually like him there as I am one to keep everything bottled up and maybe just maybe if he realised what he does hurts me then maybe he'll change his ways

[rowanwitch]

phone and ask the counsellor...TBH they will probably want you to go alone first but may suggest you involve your partner later anyway

[starone]

If you say no then that is what it will be. When I went with my sister-in-law the doctor asked her if she wanted me to be there. If she had said no I would have been sent out. It is entirely your decision.

[Cowtipper]

I take my wife to all of my doctor appointments. Two sets of ears and it keeps me from bullshitting my way out of things.

[wronglyaccused]

lol Cowtipper. Well I'd like him to be there, if he turns up is another matter.

Thanks for all the answers guys