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This study aimed to explore experienced counselors’ utilization of countertransference and to clarify its essential nature and meaning. To achieve this, in-depth interviews were conducted with six experienced counselors between October 2023 and April 2024. The data were analyzed using Giorgi’s phenomenological research method. The analysis yielded 58 formulated meanings, 17 subthemes, and 4 overarching themes: “Being caught in countertransference,” “Striving to manage countertransference,” “Lightened countertransference,” and “The meaning of countertransference utilization.” The significance of this study lies in its in-depth examination of experienced counselors’ countertransference utilization, which offers insights into the essence and meaning of such experiences. Furthermore, the findings provide foundational resources for developing counselor training methods and directions aimed at fostering the constructive use of countertransference in counseling practice.

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