I know I’m not Shrinklady, but I just wanted to comment on how that IS an enormous compliment. Good for you for challenging your T to be the best that he can be. I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be approached as an opportunity for growth by both parties involved: Personally for us the clients, and professionally for the therapist. It is wonderful to have that kind of relationship; otherwise I am afraid it may become rather stagnant.
JM