Aug 9, 2023 · Countertransference in therapy refers to the emotional reactions, biases, or perceptions that a therapist may have towards a client, influenced by the therapist's own personal experiences, …

Sep 1, 2025 · Countertransference, a therapist’s emotional and cognitive reactions to a patient, can arise in any form of psychotherapy. Self-awareness, emotion regulation skills, and clear internal …

Oct 22, 2025 · Countertransference happens when therapists project personal feelings onto clients. It can be harmful if not managed effectively, but can also be helpful if handled well. If you feel …

Aug 3, 2021 · Countertransference in psychotherapy refers to when a therapist has an initial internal reaction — conscious or unconscious — to their client based on the therapist’s own psychological …

Sep 19, 2023 · Countertransference refers to a therapist’s emotional reactions and projections towards a client based on the therapist’s own personal experiences or unresolved feelings. This concept is an …

Aug 29, 2025 · Countertransference is your therapist’s own emotional and psychological response to your transference during therapy sessions. These reactions can range from protective instincts to …

Feb 19, 2024 · Transference is when clients project past feelings onto therapists. Countertransference is when therapists react emotionally to clients’ projections. To maintain professionalism and objectivity, …

When the therapist responds in a way that reflects influence by the patient's projection, this is often referred to as a countertransference enactment. In other words, the therapist is enacting something …

Countertransference [1] is defined as redirection of a therapist's feelings toward a patient, or more generally, as a therapist's emotional entanglement with a patient. A therapist's attunement to their …

Aug 14, 2025 · This article explains the concept of countertransference, how it differs from transference, why it matters in counselling, examples, and what clients should know.