Relationships in Therapy
“We were hurt in early relationships, which means that we’re going to heal in relationships. Relationships can be grounds for healing when approached properly”
- Dr Gabor Mate -
A lot of our pain points are likely from our early experiences, and you’ve probably heard the term “attachment” used in reference to psychology before. These early relationships can shape how we see ourselves, our relationships with others, and the world around us. As wisely pointed out by Dr Gabor Mate, relationships can however equally be the source of change, healing and recovery.
Research consistently finds that therapeutic rapport - the relationship between clients and therapists - is the most important factor in facilitating therapeutic outcomes. While the psychologist may be the ‘expert’ with psychological training, clients are at the end of the day the expert of their lives, and therapeutic rapport can help foster a collaborative approach through sessions together. Although therapy can be about learning skills and strategies, the relationship between clients and psychologists can equally be grounds for healing, in equal measure with courage and compassion from both.
With that, I warmly invite you as we step through therapy together.
Joyce