once rapport is established maybe i can ask him how often people make jokes about it

[cimorene]

I had my first meeting with a therapist today to look into the possibility of (or rather, get the background/mental health history over with before proceeding with) cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety. I'm hopeful about the possible efficacy of this, and so far I like the therapist! His English is the best of any doctor I've met in Finland so far as well, which is a relief. Only a few points must be made:

1. His name is one letter off from literally spelling, in Swedish, "little cabbage". Therefore he will be referred to as Dr Petit-Chou in my journal where necessary.



2. He looks a bit like a younger Tim Curry in a cashmere pullover, albeit without the lazy eye or English teeth, and with shorter hair. Remember how my last psychologist looked like Steve Buscemi? What is it with professional Finnish psychologists who are assigned to me looking like rather famous character actors?? I mean, my psychiatrists and GPs have never reminded me of anyone in particular.