"Psychological baggage" is a broad category, just like "mental health".

Some people have baggage and it's not really a big deal and may not seriously interfere with their life or relationships, others are debilitated by it. The heavier stuff is usually apparently very quickly. Sometimes in email. Or a phone call. Sometimes it takes a session or two or three. You'll see stuff emerging.

I know what your Mistress means: some clients do see us as a confidant or therapist and take certain liberties with what they disclose without considering our feelings. This is why I ask clients to keep their personal lives to themselves.



Not all mental health issues mean that you would ever have a problem with someone. Depression and anxiety are very common mental health issues and most of the time they wouldn't create any kind of danger to you.