So a while back the wife and I went to see a Counselor for some difficulties we were having in the marriage. I found it odd that she was seeing both of us separately and as a couple. To me it doesn't matter if it's officially a conflict of interest. I'm more interested in what others in the field would think of such a situation. Did she really think or feel that she could hear both our sides and still remain objective? Do therapists do this often?
It's not uncommon for couples therapy. The theory is that spouse A may not feel comfortable sharing their problems completely in front of spose B. "I don't find him sexually attractive anymore..." "I cheated on him" etc. Just examples of things someone may have shame or embarrassment of sharing with everyone possible. You can not fix the couple if the individuals are still broken. Therapists are still human, so they may form their own opinions. But a GOOD therapist, will remain objective and put the facts before their own personal feelings.
