Transference is a redirection of a client's feelings from a particular person to the therapist. Transference can be seen in forms such as hatred or putting the therapist in a god-like category. When Freud first encountered transference, he thought it was an obstacle to the treatment of the client. Instead he learned was that the transference was the work that needed to be done. An example would be if a client experienced a traumatic event in their childhood with a male figure. The client would most likely feel more comfortable with a female therapist. It's important to remember that a client experiencing transference is usually unaware of their feelings or where they come from. When transference creates a negative outcome like the inability
