In general, it is not recommended or considered appropriate to ask your therapist about their personal life and background. Therapists are trained professionals who adhere to strict ethical guidelines and professional boundaries. Their primary focus should be on the well-being and needs of their clients.
The therapeutic relationship is built on trust, and therapists intentionally maintain a level of professional distance to ensure that the focus remains on the client's concerns and issues. Sharing personal details about themselves can blur these boundaries and potentially compromise the effectiveness of the therapy.
Therapists are trained to handle questions about their qualifications, therapeutic approach, and professional experience, which they may share in order to build trust and establish rapport. However, personal questions that are unrelated to therapy can be seen as invasive and may lead to discomfort or damage the therapeutic alliance.
If you have questions or concerns about your therapist's qualifications or approach, it is entirely appropriate to ask them in a respectful and non-intrusive manner. But when it comes to their personal life, it is generally best to focus on your own experiences and work towards achieving your therapeutic goals. Remember, the therapeutic relationship is about your well-being, growth, and healing, not about the therapist's personal life.