Therapist Style Questionnaire

There are no right or wrong answers. Answer based on how you typically work in sessions, not how you think a therapist “should” work.

1 = Strongly Disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Unsure / varies | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly Agree

SECTION A — Emotional Regulation & Containment

1. I am able to stay grounded when clients express intense emotions. 1 2 3 4 5

2. I feel comfortable holding strong feelings without needing to resolve them quickly. 1 2 3 4 5

3. I pay close attention to emotional safety and pacing in sessions. 1 2 3 4 5

4. I can notice my own reactions without letting them steer the session. 1 2 3 4 5

SECTION B — Structured & Goal-Directed Style

5. I like having a clear sense of direction in therapy. 1 2 3 4 5

6. I often help clients set goals or identify focus areas. 1 2 3 4 5

7. I feel comfortable offering tools, strategies, or frameworks. 1 2 3 4 5

8. I prefer sessions to feel purposeful rather than open-ended. 1 2 3 4 5

SECTION C — Reflective & Exploratory Style

9. I enjoy exploring identity, meaning, or patterns with clients. 1 2 3 4 5

10. I am comfortable sitting with complexity or uncertainty. 1 2 3 4 5

11. I value insight and reflection, not just symptom change. 1 2 3 4 5

12. I’m curious about how past experiences shape present difficulties. 1 2 3 4 5

SECTION D — Pace, Autonomy & Trust

13. I’m comfortable moving slowly if trust is still developing. 1 2 3 4 5

14. I try not to push clients faster than they’re ready to go. 1 2 3 4 5

15. I see relationship-building as central to the work. 1 2 3 4 5

SECTION E — Relational Presence

16. I aim to offer a warm and reassuring presence in sessions. 1 2 3 4 5

17. I tend to be calm and steady rather than highly energetic. 1 2 3 4 5

18. I adapt my level of expressiveness to what feels supportive for the client. 1 2 3 4 5

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