50 different ways to say no politely “Sadly, I have something else going on.” “I wish I were able to.” “Sorry, I'm afraid I can't.” “I'm flattered, but I'll have to sit this one out.” “I'm sorry, I'm unable to fit this in.” “No, thank you, but it sounds lovely.” “I'll have to take a rain check.”
How to say no No, thank you. I'd really love to, but I can't. I wish I could help out, but I have too much going on right now. I really appreciate you thinking of me, but it just won't work for me. I really care about you, but I can't do that. My schedule is so hectic/full, I just can't fit anything else in.
How to say no No, thank you. I'd really love to, but I can't. I wish I could help out, but I have too much going on right now. I really appreciate you thinking of me, but it just won't work for me. I really care about you, but I can't do that. My schedule is so hectic/full, I just can't fit anything else in.
Here are a few suggestions for what to say, courtesy of the experts: “I want to end our work together because I have different goals right now.” “I really appreciate the work we've done together. I'm realizing I need something different now, but I appreciate your willingness to help me.”
Thank them and tell them that you've decided not to continue therapy, if you don't want them roping you into a session about why you're discontinuing, then follow it up with ``Please respect my decision on this w/o question'' if they push, then they aren't a good therapist anyway.
A counseling note is also referred to as a psychotherapy note, a process note or a private note. It contains the treating mental health professional's hypotheses, observations, thoughts and questions about the patient during a counseling session.