Just turned away a client.
Here’s what I wrote. And yes I used chat gpt to help me. But feel free to steal this if the situation applies. This client was extremely deep pressure. My shoulder hurt after working on her. She’s great as a person. But I do not want to work on her again. and that’s okay. Hey [Client Name], I wanted to thank you again for coming in. You were absolutely wonderful to work with. I did want to be honest with you though — the level of pressure you prefer is beyond the type of pressure work I’m personally comfortable providing on a regular basis. I always want to make sure clients receive the best possible care, and I think you’d honestly be happier with a therapist who specializes in very deep pressure-focused work. I hope you know this has nothing to do with you personally at all. I just believe it’s important to stay within what I can confidently and sustainably provide as a therapist. Thank you again for coming in and for being so kind. I genuinely wish you the best and hope you find someone who’s a perfect fit for what you’re looking for.