The
therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is a very important
one. Feeling comfortable and secure with your therapist permits honesty
and openness to govern therapy sessions and broadens the therapeutic journey.
In partnership, the therapist and client work together to identify, manage
and ultimately overcome difficulties, eliminate symptoms, and expand one's
options in life and happiness.
What does the Therapy Client do?
The client is a partner with his/her therapist in a unique exploration
of their life. There are no specific topics or agenda.
As the client talks,
he/she reveals the past, present life situation, and future plans. Over
time the client is helped by the therapist to tell the emotionally significant
story of his/her life.
What does the Therapist do?
The role of the therapist is to listen carefully in order to understand
the client. The therapist compassionately encourages the client to talk
comfortably about thoughts and feelings.
The therapeutic relationship
is one of honesty, openness and confidentiality. The therapist translates
the client's communications into useful information. Handicapped by lack
of awareness of unconscious motivations, people can become victimized
by emotional reactions and symptoms that inhibit their lives.
Psychotherapy
allows the client to understand mental processes, change behaviours, and
lead a fuller, more enjoyable life.
