Exploring complex theory alongside clinical illustrations, this book explores the patterns of transference and countertransference in a positive way for counsellors and therapists regardless of level. It is accessible across levels, from trainee to experienced practitioner. It features an interdisciplinary focus that caters for variety of therapeutic approaches. It interweaves theoretical discussion with real-life clinical illustrations.Emotional links between therapists and their clients can help or hinder the therapeutic process. This comprehensive book examines how the main approaches deal with transference, looking at the technical and ethical difficulties in understanding transference from a theoretical point of view and with clinical illustration.

Author Biography

LESLEY MURDIN is a psychodynamic psychotherapist and Head of Training at WPF, London, UK. She is the ethics officer of the UKCP and is Reviews Editor for the International Journal of Psychotherapy. Her past publications include How Much Is Enough?: Endings in Psychotherapy and Counselling.