Abstract

This article provides a brief case study of the supportive psychotherapy provided for a patient who bore his illness and treatment with humour and irony. It also outlines the therapist’s countertransference reactions during these therapy sessions. The second part of the article briefly discusses the definitions of countertransference, the peculiarities of countertransference in cases of patients with personality disorders, and the experience of countertransference while working with patients with borderline and narcissistic personality organisation. At the end of the article, there is a list of recommendations for psychotherapists who work with patients with personality disorders; this list can be especially helpful for new psychotherapists.