الرواق
Volume 12, Numéro 1, Pages 308-323
2026-06-05

The Therapeutic Relationship In Clinical Psychology: Concepts And Theoretical Foundations

Authors : Houhou Aicha .

Abstract

The present study aims to shed light on one of the fundamental components of the therapeutic process in the field of clinical psychology, namely the therapeutic relationship (therapist–client). This relationship, which oscillates between human empathy and professional obligation, has long been a central focus of interest for researchers in the fields of psychological assessment and psychotherapy, views have differed regarding the prioritization of the therapeutic relationship according to the various psychological schools in the field of psychotherapy, ranging from the neglect of its human dimension to emphasizing the necessity of building a strong therapeutic alliance. Similarly, the methods and applications adopted by therapists for establishing and maintaining this relationship have been diverse. However, there is general agreement that a large part of the success of therapy and the patient’s adherence to it is, fundamentally, linked to the effectiveness of this relationship

Keywords

Therapeutic Relationship, ; Psychotherapy ; Patient ; Therapist