Example Of Transference In Counseling

It is believed that transference and counter-transference may have important impact on the ability to effectively counsel someone. The professional definition of transference refers to redirection of a client's feelings from a significant person to a therapist (Dot 2008). This indicates that transference occurs when a client’s emotion are connected to a therapist. Some examples, of transference included a client who struggles with anxiety and social isolation may lead to the therapist being central in a client’s life, or a client who has difficulty depending on others may find themselves feeling jealous towards their therapist without realizing there is a connection between these feelings and the therapist's upcoming vacation. The professional