Tool for clinicians

The Types of Countertransference Worksheet (adapted from John Rowan, 1983) supports practitioners to deepen awareness of the diverse forms of countertransference that can emerge in therapeutic work. This reflective framework helps clinicians identify and make sense of emotional, cognitive, and relational reactions that may influence the therapeutic process — fostering ethical, attuned, and embodied practice.

The worksheet outlines and explores seven key types of countertransference and invites reflection on personal examples and emotional triggers. This worksheet supports greater self-awareness, supervision depth, and relational integrity in clinical practice.