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¹University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. lucia.berdondini@strath.ac.uk

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Client-therapist collaboration, crucial for experiential psychotherapy like Gestalt and emotion-focused therapy (EFT), involves mutual trust and effective goal alignment. Successful collaboration requires open disclosure and risk-taking for therapeutic advancement.

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Psychotherapy research
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Counseling

Background:

Client-therapist collaboration is a key factor in therapeutic outcomes.
Experiential psychotherapies, including Gestalt and emotion-focused therapy (EFT), emphasize the relational process.
Understanding the nuances of collaboration is essential for effective treatment.

Observation:

This study examines the nature and role of collaboration in experiential psychotherapy.
It differentiates between the foundational element of mutual trust and the functional aspect of effective collaboration.
A case study of social anxiety treatment illustrates the complex development of collaboration.

Findings:

Mutual trust (emotional bond) and effective collaboration (shared goals/tasks) are distinct but interconnected.
Developing collaboration involves clients and therapists taking risks through open, nonjudgmental disclosure.
This process is pivotal for therapeutic success in experiential approaches.

Implications:

Findings highlight the importance of fostering both trust and active collaboration in therapy.
Clinicians can utilize insights to enhance therapeutic alliances and treatment efficacy.
Further research can explore specific techniques for cultivating collaboration in various therapeutic modalities.