March 2024 PMID 37410872

Negative experiences in psychotherapy from clients' perspective: A qualitative meta-analysis.

Zbyněk Vybíral, Benjamin M Ogles, Tomáš Řiháček, Barbora Urbancová, Veronika Gocieková

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What people are saying

Several discussions focus on the negative client experiences outlined in the publication, with posters pointing to issues such as therapists imposing their values, inappropriate conduct, and the potential for therapy to worsen mental health. The tone varies from cautionary to critical, with phrases like 'must-read' and references to therapist misconduct underscoring the perceived importance and impact of the findings. The choice of words, such as 'neadekvātums' (inadequacy) and terms like 'poor treatment fit,' highlight worries about the quality and effectiveness of therapy, reflecting both concern and a desire for increased awareness in the clinical community.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions express skepticism or highlight negative findings, suggesting a degree of disagreement or critical perspective towards the idea that therapy is universally positive.

InterestHigh interest

High interest is evident as posters emphasize the importance and relevance of the study, urging clinicians to read it and highlighting key negative aspects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate some depth by discussing specific issues like therapist misconduct and poor fit, but overall, engagement remains somewhat surface-level with emphasis on awareness.

ImpactModerate impact

There is recognition of the publication's significance, especially among professionals who are encouraged to consider its implications for clinical practice.

Abstract in brief

  • Many clients report negative or unwanted effects from psychotherapy, which can include issues like therapist misconduct, poor treatment fit, or negative impacts of therapy.
  • The study analyzed 51 qualitative research papers, extracting 936 statements from clients about their negative experiences, and grouped these into 21 main categories.
  • These categories were organized into four main clusters: therapist misbehavior, difficulties in the client-therapist relationship, poor fit of the treatment, and overall negative effects of therapy, highlighting the wide range of adverse experiences clients may face.]

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Ely Junior | Psicólogo
@elyataidejr · X

Experiências negativas em psicoterapia (perspectiva do cliente) Mais me chamaram atenção: terapeuta que impõe seus valores sob o cliente; terapeuta que fala sem cuidado ‘colocando sal na ferida’ https://t.co/tOjjUzIuMx

Jul 14, 2023 · 237 likes · 23 shares · 3,125 followers View post →
Tiago C. Zortea
@zortea_tiago · X

⚠️ If you are a (mental health) clinician, this is a must-read for you! Please, book some time to give it proper attention, because this is too important. If you know a clinician, send this to them. Link: https://t.co/omWr3gA3Kp https://t.co/YXJ3vxuwn3

Jul 11, 2023 · 186 likes · 47 shares · 2,967 followers View post →
Nils S. Konstantinovs
@lasitajs_nr1 · X

Psihoterapija var palīdzēt un var arī kaitēt. Pētījumā uzrādās četri negatīvo pieredžu iemesli: 1) Terapeita neadekvātums 2) Neskaidrība terapeitiskajās attiecībās 3) Nepiemērota terapijas forma 4) Slikti terapijas blakusefekti https://t.co/4DKr7axAeI

Jul 14, 2023 · 18 likes · 6 shares · 17,307 followers View post →
psychological operator (spectacle)
@psuedanon · X

@seanluomdphd @Cluffalo nice meta analysis here that finds evidence in the exact opposite direction of the “everyone needs therapy” sentiment: across 19 different studies, “therapy resulted in deterioration of mental health or increased clients' interpersonal problems” https://t.co/cf5lsM0Al8).

Sep 30, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 70 followers View post →
Jan Ivar Røssberg
@JanIvarRossberg · X

Negative experiences in psychotherapy from clients’ perspective: A qualitative meta-analysis https://t.co/Jn8dzIHwyt

Jul 11, 2023 · 1 like · 1,285 followers View post →
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RT @lasitajs_nr1: Psihoterapija var palīdzēt un var arī kaitēt. Pētījumā uzrādās četri negatīvo pieredžu iemesli: 1) Terapeita neadekvātums…

Jul 14, 2023 · 6 shares · 4,990 followers View post →

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RT @psuedanon: @seanluomdphd @Cluffalo nice meta analysis here that finds evidence in the exact opposite direction of the “everyone needs t…

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psychological operator (spectacle)
@psuedanon · X

@seanluomdphd @Cluffalo nice meta analysis here that finds evidence in the exact opposite direction of the “everyone needs therapy” sentiment: across 19 different studies, “therapy resulted in deterioration of mental health or increased clients' interpersonal problems” https://t.co/cf5lsM0Al8).

Sep 30, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 70 followers View post →
Robert Cunningham
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Full article: Negative experiences in psychotherapy from clients’ perspective: A qualitative meta-analysis https://t.co/ghVCyBRCXg

Jul 30, 2023 · 511 followers View post →
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RT @lasitajs_nr1: Psihoterapija var palīdzēt un var arī kaitēt. Pētījumā uzrādās četri negatīvo pieredžu iemesli: 1) Terapeita neadekvātums…

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Ely Junior | Psicólogo
@elyataidejr · X

Experiências negativas em psicoterapia (perspectiva do cliente) Mais me chamaram atenção: terapeuta que impõe seus valores sob o cliente; terapeuta que fala sem cuidado ‘colocando sal na ferida’ https://t.co/tOjjUzIuMx

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RT @lasitajs_nr1: Psihoterapija var palīdzēt un var arī kaitēt. Pētījumā uzrādās četri negatīvo pieredžu iemesli: 1) Terapeita neadekvātums…

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RT @lasitajs_nr1: Psihoterapija var palīdzēt un var arī kaitēt. Pētījumā uzrādās četri negatīvo pieredžu iemesli: 1) Terapeita neadekvātums…

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Jul 14, 2023 · 6 shares · 302 followers View post →
Nils S. Konstantinovs
@lasitajs_nr1 · X

Psihoterapija var palīdzēt un var arī kaitēt. Pētījumā uzrādās četri negatīvo pieredžu iemesli: 1) Terapeita neadekvātums 2) Neskaidrība terapeitiskajās attiecībās 3) Nepiemērota terapijas forma 4) Slikti terapijas blakusefekti https://t.co/4DKr7axAeI

Jul 14, 2023 · 18 likes · 6 shares · 17,307 followers View post →
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RT @zortea_tiago: ⚠️ If you are a (mental health) clinician, this is a must-read for you! Please, book some time to give it proper attentio…

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RT @zortea_tiago: ⚠️ If you are a (mental health) clinician, this is a must-read for you! Please, book some time to give it proper attentio…

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Tiago C. Zortea
@zortea_tiago · X

⚠️ If you are a (mental health) clinician, this is a must-read for you! Please, book some time to give it proper attention, because this is too important. If you know a clinician, send this to them. Link: https://t.co/omWr3gA3Kp https://t.co/YXJ3vxuwn3

Jul 11, 2023 · 186 likes · 47 shares · 2,967 followers View post →
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@JanIvarRossberg · X

Negative experiences in psychotherapy from clients’ perspective: A qualitative meta-analysis https://t.co/Jn8dzIHwyt

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