I have just had 3 clients that all said 'I can tell you know what I am talking about.'
In our profession, self-disclosure is something very rarely encouraged - by this we mean, it should always be about the client - how they are feeling and what brought them to therapy.
In reality, a good therapist is someone who understands and has had a wealth of Lived Experiences.
The therapeutic relationship is based on a connection that holds the client's emotional journey in a safe and supportive space, giving each individual a platform to speak, be heard and be validated.
Whatever that experience may be.
