Hamlet’s Dialogue with His Therapist after Learning of Claudius’ Letter Therapist Hamlet my prince, you seem burdened by a heavy load in your heart, Sit here and let it pour out of your mouth, And your confessions I shall keep secret under oath. Hamlet Dear Sir, it is true I carry a great burden, For which I seek you my heart to gladden. Therapist It’s my duty my prince, that the souls that come to me while sad, May leave whilst happy and glad. Let us hear what ails Denmark’s heir, The prince whose praises are sung by the birds of the air.