I wasn't sure if this question specifically pertained to each individual's client/therapist relationship. For me, it has always been me who holds the power. My therapist has always made it very clear that *she* works for *me*. I am very open to her help and I have faith in her that she knows what she is doing, so I am comfortable with telling her my issues and seeing where she leads me on my journey towards healing, but at the end of the day, I am the one who pays her and I am the one who chooses to accept her services. That all being said, in session, there is a pretty clear atmosphere of team work. If we aren't on the same page, it makes for a very dismal session.