Client-Psychotherapist Relationship Critical and Ethical Review

Authors: Abdullah MQ*

DOI: 10.23880/nnoaj-16000146

Volume 5, Issue 1

Abstract

The client-therapist relationship gives clients an opportunity to “play” with new ways of relating and connecting to other people. For instance, a client who has difficulty expressing her needs might experiment voicing needs with the therapist. The client may do this by requesting various things from the therapist, such as to meet at a different time, adjust the lighting in the room, or bring up a specific topic regularly [1]. If the therapist responds in an attuned way, the client will have a positive experience, which may encourage her to also express needs outside of the therapy room.

Keywords: Psychotherapist

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