Originally Posted by
catlovermi 
Something doesn't sound right, here.
Mental health professionals do not take on longstanding "friends" as clients. They would refer a friend to a third party professional.
Is his perception of your base relationship different from yours (i.e. he considers himself a friendly aquaintance but you considered yourself a "friend")?
It is usually the policy that missed scheduled appointments are charged, unless notice is made within a time frame that the appointment will not be upheld (normally 24 hours).
CLMI
I agree with this. I thought the whole point of seeing a therapist is to talk to someone that has NO interaction/relationship/knowledge of anyone we know? Otherwise how can they be impartial to understanding you if they know you personally and know your family?