Tickling discussion in therapy

[MindOverWhatMatters]

Just curious, has anyone ever discussed their fetish in therapy?

I have a lot of thoughts about tickling, and I think the way I’ve isolated my interest in it has created a lot of anxiety around my fetish.

I know therapy is a “safe zone”, but I’m curious if anyone else has ventured into this before.

Did you feel judged?
Was it difficult?
Did it change anything for you?

 

[EasyLaughter17635]

Go to a Kink Aware Therapist. They are more open for your concerns.

 

[FFT32]

Just curious, has anyone ever discussed their fetish in therapy?

I have a lot of thoughts about tickling, and I think the way I’ve isolated my interest in it has created a lot of anxiety around my fetish.

I know therapy is a “safe zone”, but I’m curious if anyone else has ventured into this before.

Did you feel judged?
Was it difficult?
Did it change anything for you?

I actually mentioned my foot/tickle fetish to a marriage counselor. My ex had a pretty severe mid-life crisis and proceeded to quit her job, friends, family and me. In an attempt to help her and save the marriage I suggested we each go see a counselor individually so they could profile us separately and then go see her together as a failing couple. I sought a female counselor so that my ex would be comfortable with the process and because I wanted a female opinion on me as a man and husband. During my individual session I told the counselor everything about me. She understood and actually stated that how I explained to her how I incorporated the fetishes into my life and marriage sounded healthy. So, I asked her to bring up my fetishes to my ex in a way that would allow my ex to honestly comment on her opinion of my fetishes. My ex had nothing bad or derogatory to say about that or me in general. She just had an overwhelming feeling to hit the reset button on her life at that time, once I heard that, I let her go.

Right, wrong or indifferent, I’m going to go through this life being true to myself and not hide from who I am.

 

[robmic]

It sounds to me like you did all the right things. Follow your gut here!

 

[FFT32]

It sounds to me like you did all the right things. Follow your gut here!

Thank you. I actually did not intend to get up on a soap box and spill my guts, lol. I had a good marriage that unfortunately ended. It lead me to where I am now and I have zero complaints.

I am also very fortunate and appreciative for being able to enjoy this amazing fetish.

 

[Toesheldback]

Most therapists worth their salt understand kinks.

 

[luvgirlsfeet]

Yes In physical therapy and psychological therapy

 

[Mr. Nimbus]

Not tickling specifically, but I did share my foot fetish with my previous therapist. She was non-judgemental and helped me remove the remaining guilt/shame I felt over it. However, she refused to accept I was bisexual, insisted it was a part of coming out as gay, so eventually I stopped seeing her.

 

[MindOverWhatMatters]

I actually mentioned my foot/tickle fetish to a marriage counselor. My ex had a pretty severe mid-life crisis and proceeded to quit her job, friends, family and me. In an attempt to help her and save the marriage I suggested we each go see a counselor individually so they could profile us separately and then go see her together as a failing couple. I sought a female counselor so that my ex would be comfortable with the process and because I wanted a female opinion on me as a man and husband. During my individual session I told the counselor everything about me. She understood and actually stated that how I explained to her how I incorporated the fetishes into my life and marriage sounded healthy. So, I asked her to bring up my fetishes to my ex in a way that would allow my ex to honestly comment on her opinion of my fetishes. My ex had nothing bad or derogatory to say about that or me in general. She just had an overwhelming feeling to hit the reset button on her life at that time, once I heard that, I let her go.

Right, wrong or indifferent, I’m going to go through this life being true to myself and not hide from who I am.

I appreciate you sharing this, as I know that probably wasn’t easy. Thank you for your experience.