I'm sorry you've had such a horrible invalidating response from the psychotherapist, what they said was totally way out of line. They should be neutral or empathetic, not adding to your distress with harsh words like that. I don't have much too add but just wanted to respond to that at the least, because that's so potentially damaging to being able to open up in the future. I hope you feel able to and this one individual poor at their job doesnt hamper you talking to others.
I've had a bad experience with occupational health too, it can make navigating things difficult. Hopefully with your line of work being what it is they'd have some more understanding of needs.
Really glad art therapy has been so beneficial.
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