I just started reading the article (looks very interesting) and so, can't comment on it as yet.

I did feel that my former therapist held me in contempt (my impression from day one) and ultimately (especially towards the end), it became mutual. One would wonder as to why I started in the first place with someone around who I had such a feeling -- it was basically just so familiar (cliche of the mother holds true) and I was trying my damnedest to 'win her over'. Of course, she always denied the contempt and told me it was a projection (of my ever-present shame).

I don't think I was off-base about her though -- I haven't felt that for instance with current T or any of the other therapists I've interviewed. So, I think there is something to be said about specific T-client dyads which evoke these feelings on either side.

I have lots of other thoughts on this topic but will stop here for now.