‘It was almost like the opposite of what I needed’: a qualitative exploration of client experiences of unhelpful therapy
Contribuinte(s) |
Abertay University. School of Social & Health Sciences |
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Data(s) |
26/02/2016
26/02/2016
23/02/2016
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Resumo |
Background: The issue of unhelpful and harmful therapy outcome has received an increasing amount of attention within the research literature in recent years. However, little research exists on the client's perspective of what constitutes unhelpful therapy. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore clients’ experiences of unhelpful therapy. Method: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with ten therapists who, as clients, experienced unhelpful therapy. Interview transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings: Participants recounted therapy episodes characterised by an absence of negotiation, collaboration and care; pivotal moments when they knew that they would not return; and ongoing negative effects. Conclusions: The findings of this study have implications for training and strategies for supporting clients who have been harmed by therapy. |
Identificador |
Bowie, C., McLeod, J. and McLeod, J. 2016. ‘It was almost like the opposite of what I needed’: a qualitative exploration of client experiences of unhelpful therapy. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. 16(2): pp.79-87. doi: 10.1002/capr.12066 1473-3145 (print) 1746-1405 (online) |
Idioma(s) |
en |
Publicador |
Wiley |
Relação |
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 16(2) |
Direitos |
Published version © 2016 British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Published by Wiley, available from www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com |
Palavras-Chave | #Client dissatisfaction #Client perspective #Counselling #Ethics #Qualitative #Unhelpful experience #Counseling #Ethics |
Tipo |
Journal Article published peer-reviewed n/a |