February 2023

Why do I keep thinking about my therapist? An interesting aspect of therapy is an experience called “transference.” Transference means that the feelings you have for someone important in your life are unconsciously transferred to another person—in this case the therapist. We all have feelings like that; it’s quite normal. It is quite normal to […]

Is there such a thing as oversharing with your therapist? Looking ahead. Sharing something you think is too sensitive or personal can be uncomfortable. But know you’re not alone in thinking you’ve disclosed too much in therapy. When this happens, it can help to explore why you think you’ve overshared and talk it over with

Why do I feel awkward in therapy? If your first few sessions feel awkward, you’re not alone. Starting therapy can be especially awkward if you’ve not been in therapy before. If you feel weird at first when you’re talking to your therapist, don’t worry. It takes a while to get used to therapy, but you’ll

What do you say to your therapist when you have nothing to say? Is there something you know you should talk about, but have been avoiding? What is making wanting to show up for yourself seem difficult or like a chore? Bringing these questions up in therapy can help you and your therapist identify and

Where would confidentiality be broken? Situations in which confidentiality will need to be broken: There is disclosure or evidence of physical, sexual or serious emotional abuse or neglect. Suicide is threatened or attempted. There is disclosure or evidence of serious self-harm (including drug or alcohol misuse that may be life-threatening). Any time when the client

Are therapists 100% confidential? Is Therapy Confidential? In almost every instance, therapy is absolutely confidential. You therapist is required to maintain confidentiality about everything said in sessions between the two of you, just like a doctor is required to keep your records private. All therapists are legally required to maintain confidentiality for their clients. Confidentiality

What are therapists allowed to tell your parents? The therapist is not obligated to tell your parents, but they are mandated by law to report any suspected sexual abuse. Since the law specifically refers to ‘suspected,’ it is not up to the therapist to determine whether the abuse actually occurred. Legally speaking, people under the

When and how should confidentiality be broken? Situations in which confidentiality will need to be broken: There is disclosure or evidence of physical, sexual or serious emotional abuse or neglect. Suicide is threatened or attempted. There is disclosure or evidence of serious self-harm (including drug or alcohol misuse that may be life-threatening). Confidential data is

What does limits of confidentiality mean psychology? There are some limits to confidentiality, which means that the psychologist will need to breach your privacy in situations where: There are concerns about your immediate safety or the safety of others. Your information is subpoenaed by a court of law. The ‘limits of confidentiality’, it is argued,

What is not confidential with a therapist? The following situations typically legally obligate therapists to break confidentiality and seek outside assistance: Detailed planning of future suicide attempts. Other concrete signs of suicidal intent. Planned violence towards others. In general, therapists are required to keep everything you say in confidence except for the following situations: planned