Client-centered Therapy

Definition

Client-centered therapy is a non-directive form of talk therapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes understanding the client's experience from their perspective.

Related terms

Empathy:

The ability to understand and share another person's emotions and experiences.

Unconditional Positive Regard:

A concept developed by Carl Rogers referring to complete acceptance without judgment towards an individual’s thoughts and actions.

Congruence (Genuineness): In client-centered therapy, this refers to the therapist being authentic and transparent with their own feelings within the therapeutic relationship.