As the relationship develops both t and client are likely to change. Transference from client can become more entrenched as stuff from the past comes up and affects their reactions towards t. On the t side, counter transference can also take over in response to client's transference and/or their own subconscious issues. This can in some cases create re-enactments of the past which can be the making or the breaking of therapy depending on the level of awareness by t and how it is handled.
As the client changes emotionally trust can deepen, more risks can be taken by both t and client (some which pay off, some don't) and more genuine feelings come into the room as both parties really get to know one another. Feelings about the ending and saying goodbye can be hard.
In 2 years of therapy my t has changed a bit. Her essence is the same but she clearly has counter transference reactions to me and we've been caught in a few re-enactments but fortunately she is aware of them. I've gone through a lot of different feelings towards t - unfortunately some negative.
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