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The concept of counter-transference has been attributed to different meanings since the first time it was put forward by various authors. From the Freudian perspective, it would not be wrong to say that counter-transference has a negative meaning to be overcome or controlled. It should also be noted that the views expressed in counter-transference do not differ significantly from Freud's original counter-transference concept in the period until the 40s. Then changes in this concept include extending the counter-transference term to cover all emotional phenomena in the analyst. The new form of counter-transference means a departure from the state of neutrality that the analyst must adhere to. The therapist's emotional response will reveal the danger that the analyst's personality will interfere with the process. On the other hand, the criticism of the classical definition of counter-transference contributes to the development of psychoanalysis. The basis of these views is that the analyst sees the emotional response as an important therapeutic tool for understanding and helping the patient.