I embarked on therapy around a specific issue regarding a specific fear.
That said it was before my first visit through the book.
In fact its fair to say it had become more than a fear, flash backs etc.
Apart from the work i engaged in with the book, it was one of the most helpful experiences of my life....
In the 12x12 on step 5, i noticed this on sharing with another " this person may turn out to be ones sponsor, but not necessarily so"
For me, the new awareness of that fear drives me to be rid of it...and that is the key...see it, get rid of it...be it god, sponsor or therapist.
Because and again in the 12x12 on step five, i get to experience this beautiful paragraph.....
" The damned-up emotions of years break out of their confinement , and miraculously vanish as soon as they are exposed . As the pain subsides, a healing tranquillity takes its place. And when humility and serenity are so combined, something else of great moment is apt to occur. "
I strongly suggest you stick with this step, for me it was pivotal and of huge importance to my awakening and freedom .