Give him the number for Samaritans and suggest they might be a more appropriate place to explore his feelings about abuse.
Was just going to say the same thing.
I am ill at the moment. I told this guy I couldn't see him as I have come down with a viral infection which has wiped me out (yes, they joys of kissing men)...he said he still wants to see me and will pay for my time.
I think it's a red flag-do you?
Yes he's using you as a therapist when he should be paying for a counsellor. He either doesn't have your best interests at heart or extremely poor social skills. This situation will drain you at best never mind the virus, that's a double whammy. Fixated on himself & his issues by pestering you with it all.
I had a client tell me he went up to the local suicide spot & he's since dissapeard off AW & not heard from him for months, I do wonder if he's OK but it's not our job to help these men with their mental health.