Yes, you can. There is nothing inappropriate about that. On the contrary, that's what your therapist is for. It may feel embarrassing at times, but your therapist has listened to extremely personal things before, from other clients.
It is called self-disclosure. And it could mean that the therapist believes that the personal information s/he shares with you could help you in that session. Usually, it could be that it will help you to understand something that the therapist is trying to explain.
Yes, it can be appropriate for a therapist or counselor to share some personal information about themselves in certain contexts. Here are some points to consider: Building Rapport: Sharing relevant personal experiences can help build trust and rapport with clients, making them feel more comfortable.
It is possible to overshare in therapy if what you are talking about is not relevant or useful to your growth. Here are some examples of oversharing in therapy: Unrelated tangents: When a client goes on tangents that do not relate to their own experiences or feelings. Too much time on mundane details.
Self-disclosure refers generally to a counselor's sharing of personal information to clients during or outside the counseling session.