I think it’s normal. Just like with transference, there are varying degrees of it and it really should only be a problem if it harms the client’s progress in any way.

Sometimes a client might remind a T of someone in their life, or even of themselves. Sometimes they might just have particularly strong feelings toward a client. It just means the T needs to process this on their own time so that it doesn’t begin to affect the way they interact with the client. If used correctly, I think countertransference can actually be a good therapeutic tool and help both client and therapist gain insights.

My last T didn’t do a good job of this. He admitted sexual attraction to me (as I did to him) and I think he let it get the best of him, to some extent. He admitted things he never should have. He really should’ve been processing those things with a supervisor or his own therapist instead..

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