Ok SI rules are no generalizing.
I will speak from my experience, yes. One public employer sponsored counselor only wanted to push religion, was uncomfortable when I discussed certain elements of xwh infidelity details. Another system that I reached out to for help for my kids feels like they stabbed me in the back, raped by the system that was supposed to help us.
In my case I got what I paid for.
In my case it felt like they want to cross the tick boxes, cover their asses and who cares who benefits or who it hurts or puts strain on.
There's no empathy, human kindness. If you get free therapy you are talked to as stupid.
I've lost my faith in helping professions that are free.
SI has given me wisdom into viewing my own actions, taking responsibility, and seeing things how they really are. I have benefitted here because in my opinion it seems like some people must go to high priced therapy and they are generous enough to share what they've learned, so the rest of us can use it if we need it.
What has been your experience with free therapy?
Or does anything really work? or is it just a band-aid, a feel good thing that doesn't amount to anything positive or long lasting for the person receiving it?
Please don't generalize, but I do want to know your experience.