👉 Countertransference is a concept in psychology and communication theory that refers to the phenomenon where one person's behavior or thought patterns are perceived as influencing, or being influenced by, another person's. This can occur when someone else is experiencing something that affects them emotionally or physically. In other words, countertransference occurs when an individual perceives their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as affecting others in a way that feels inappropriate or hurtful. It can be difficult to separate what one person perceives