NIH MeSH · D003379Psychiatry and Psychology
Countertransference
Also known asCountertransference, Psychology
Definition
Conscious or unconscious emotional reaction of the therapist to the patient which may interfere with treatment. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.)
MeSH classification
- F04.754.720.864.363
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What does Countertransference mean in medicine?
Conscious or unconscious emotional reaction of the therapist to the patient which may interfere with treatment. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Countertransference known by any other names?
Yes. Countertransference is also referred to as Countertransference, Psychology in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Countertransference sit in the medical classification?
Countertransference falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F04.754.720.864.363). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D003379) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗