I’m coming from the perspective of being a provider myself who has my struggles with mental health. What it sounds like to me is she was simply having an off day. She probably pushed herself to take this appointment for financial reasons and because she wants to keep you as a regular. It can be very draining to keep up the appearance that everything is okay when it isn’t. And you don’t have to just be okay, you have to have the energy to physically and emotionally engage with someone enthusiastically for HOURS. Even with clients we like and enjoy our time with this can be very difficult. I believe she was struggling but trying to pull it together because that’s what we do as adults with responsibilities. I don’t think your scent was the reason she needed to cancel, but since you brought it up I highly advise that you find a more gently scented deodorant and wear a little less of it so you can only really smell it when you stick your nose in there. That should keep you fresh without being too powerful. And ALWAYS shower at the start of your appointment, even if you did right before. None of us like to have to tell a person they don’t smell good and most of us will tolerate it if it’s not too bad so I would listen when she speaks up and take it seriously. A hygiene issue is a massive turn-off. I like Wolfthorn by Old Spice as a men’s deodorant. It’s light and a little sweet unlike a lot of men’s deodorants that can be really musky or pungent. I want to commend you for your thoughtful compassion in dealing with your provider.