It took me a long time to sit down at all with my therapist. Now I do but not on a chair. I sit on the floor in the corner. Sometimes I lie down under the chair with my back to the wall. I feel pretty silly telling everyone this but I dont care so much anymore! It works for me and I tell my therapist everything now, including the silly stuff. I couldn't do that if I didn't feel physically comfortable. I move about a lot in sessions. Sometimes I need my head on the wall by the door. In the door frame. Yes, i have trouble with eye contact too. I want to look at him but its hard. I'd really like to be under the desk! but i'd feel very silly doing that. I have told him I'd like to be there though. He never seems to mind which makes things so much easier for me. I dont think I'd be as far on with things as I am if he wasn't so accepting.

Have you asked why your therapist has a problem with your suggestion? I cant see why it would be wrong to move the chairs about but I can see why she might not like you sitting with your back to her. Maybe you could come up with a compromise together?