Client Therapy Preference Questionnaire

There are no right or wrong answers. Answer based on your preferences in therapy.

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

SECTION A — Emotional Support & Safety

1. I tend to feel emotions very strongly. 1 2 3 4 5

2. I can feel overwhelmed or unsettled after difficult conversations. 1 2 3 4 5

3. Feeling emotionally safe with my therapist is very important to me. 1 2 3 4 5

4. I need time and patience before I open up fully. 1 2 3 4 5

SECTION B — Structure vs Exploration

5. I like having clear goals and a plan in therapy. 1 2 3 4 5

6. I prefer knowing why we are doing something in sessions. 1 2 3 4 5

7. I get frustrated if therapy feels vague or unstructured. 1 2 3 4 5

8. I prefer practical tools and strategies over open-ended discussion. 1 2 3 4 5

SECTION C — Depth, Meaning & Identity

9. I want to understand myself at a deeper level, not just manage symptoms. 1 2 3 4 5

10. Exploring identity, values, or past experiences feels important to me. 1 2 3 4 5

11. I’m comfortable sitting with complex or unclear emotions. 1 2 3 4 5

12. I like reflective or insight-oriented conversations. 1 2 3 4 5

SECTION D — Interpersonal Style

13. I find it hard to open up to new people. 1 2 3 4 5

14. I prefer a calm, steady therapist rather than an energetic one. 1 2 3 4 5

15. I don’t like feeling pushed before I’m ready. 1 2 3 4 5

16. I appreciate therapists who are warm and reassuring. 1 2 3 4 5

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