Question: “I don’t like my client. Am I a bad therapist?” I have a client I’ve been working with for a few sessions now and I realise I’m struggling with feelings of dislike toward them. They presented with relationship issues (partner and family members), saying that they find it difficult to “be heard” and feel […]
Question: “How can I deal with countertransference during sessions with clients who trigger me? ” This doesn’t happen often, but I notice I react when clients share their experiences of their partner, which I perceive to be unfair (and sometimes a little hypocritical). I’m aware these are my perceptions and that I’m reading into what the […]
Question: “I’m sorry if my problems are causing you stress. Isn’t this supposed to be my therapy session?” I’ve been working with a client for a few months now, and his main issue is relationship conflict with his partner who, according to him, places unfair demands on the relationship and doesn’t listen to him. As […]
