Maintain boundaries and use clarifying statement often. May be anxious and depressed Withdrawal as client is quiet and withdrawn Respect distance, but continue to be available. Cognitive therapy helpful in challenging negative beliefs about social situations and people. Ask the counsellor for all the answers Severe depression may accompany relationship disharmony Counsellor does all the talking and advice giving Cut off from client for fear of being consumed by their dependence Resist giving advice or cutting-off. Rather use a problem solving or solution focused brief therapy approach and congratulate client success.
Dependence is a key feature of addiction.