I would like to share that many of my clients also see psychiatrists. And clients tell me that they talk about me to their therapists. But I have even heard them tell me that I function as a replacement for their therapists, which I find flattering. I listen to what they tell me, I try to remember the little details they tell me, and ask questions if needed.
But I also talk about whats happening in my life as well, and answer questions. So in a way my clients are my therapists, too. As I don't have a lot of friends, over the years I have allowed my clients to know more about my personal life, to vent and let off some steam. I actually look forward to telling someone about a new hobby or something!
But seriously, I watch guys cry and laugh and live, and it is rewarding to see people be themselves and let most of their guard down. Like a little vacation. I've always thought that when you are a part of some one's secret life you see something special, and realized that you are privileged.
I've worked with lots of counsellors in my job, and the best ones are ones that listen, occasionally offering helpful reflections. So a good ear is more important than any other feature for a counsellor. And in a physically intimate and relaxed environmnet it is easy to see why people would open up more with an escort who listens than they would with a psychologist.
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