The new therapist often experiences countertransference issues when providing therapy. Which of the below is NOT likely to occur between a new therapist and their client(s)?
A)Over identifying with clients and their problems
B)Becoming too invested in their client's choices or ability to change
C)Experiencing the client's problems as quite different than their own
D)Lack of confidence in their ability to genuinely help their client

Question

The new therapist often experiences countertransference issues when providing therapy. Which of the below is NOT likely to occur between a new therapist and their client(s)? ​
A)Over identifying with clients and their problems
B)Becoming too invested in their client's choices or ability to change
C)Experiencing the client's problems as quite different than their own
D)Lack of confidence in their ability to genuinely help their client

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Countertransference typically involves relating to the client's problems as if they are the therapist's own, and over-identifying with them. Becoming too invested in their client's choices or ability to change, experiencing lack of confidence, and other similar issues are common forms of countertransference. Experiencing the client's problems as quite different than their own is not countertransference, as it does not involve relational dynamics between the therapist and client.

The New Therapist Often Experiences Countertransference Issues When Providing Therapy