When Caleb arrives at the psychologist’s office, he doesn’t know what to expect. He carries with him thirty-two years of troubles, which he is desperate to rid himself of. Yet at the end of the first session, it appears he has another desire. A forbidden desire he has no right to expect to become reality.<br><br>As the sessions continue, they are peppered with extremely unorthodox methods which only add fuel to the flame that something might happen between them. And while the therapy sessions appear to be having their desired effect, Caleb begins to wonder if he’s having any effect on the handsome psychologist.<br><br>Something tells him he is. But isn’t it forbidden for a mental health professional to have romantic attachments to their clients? Does Caleb have that certain something that will make the psychologist break the rules which keep him employed? Or is Caleb doomed to have his heart broken yet again?

The Psychologist

“You see, when you confront these things, Caleb, when you deal with them, they cease to have any power over you.” He stood, which made Caleb glance at the clock. It was past time. He stood as well. “You’ve been very brave, Caleb. For homework this week, I want you to write to yourself as a teenager and give yourself some advice.”


“Yes. Based on everything you’ve learnt in the past few weeks, I want you to help yourself as a teen. But I want it to come from the heart. Don’t just write something you think I might be pleased with. It has to be raw and honest. Don’t hold back. Imagine you’re desperate to help this young man—the young man you were.”


Caleb nodded tentatively. He knew this was going to be the most challenging, by far, of all his homework assignments. 5


Chapter 8