Therapist self-disclosure: a systematic review and brief person-centered framework for clinical practice and training
Danielle Jeffery · 2026
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Description
Jeffery reviewed in 2026 the evidence on therapist self-disclosure, when therapists share personal details with clients. Disclosure can strengthen the working bond and engagement, but it can also harm. The review gathered recent studies on its effects, risks, and cultural aspects. Findings were read against classic person-centred ideas: congruence, unconditional positive regard, and accurate empathy.
Recent studies strongly supported several classic recommendations: put client benefit first, keep clear limits, disclose on purpose, and return focus to the client. Doubt persisted about what content to share, how intimate to be, and why. The review found those questions resolve best through sensitivity to the client and context, rather than fixed rules. Culture and power need direct attention, the author argues. The paper offers a brief person-centred framework for quick decisions.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Danielle Jeffery |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 60 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |