Believe Quote by Rollo May
“I believe that the therapist's function should be to help people become free to be aware of and to experience their possibilities.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love and Will by Rollo May, 1969
Therapists should enable clients to recognize and pursue their own possibilities, fostering authentic freedom.
In simple terms: Therapists help people discover and act on their potentials.
Key Takeaway
Empower clients to explore their true possibilities.
Themes
psychology
personal growth
freedom
Mood
reflective
supportive
Type
therapeutic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- personal development workshops
- support groups
Key Concepts
existential therapy
self-actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a therapist balance guidance with client autonomy?
- What practices nurture genuine self‑discovery?
A Different Perspective
Therapist may unintentionally impose their own worldview, limiting client autonomy.
![“The idea [of therapy] isn't to give people answers, or lead their bark of longing into a safe, dull, protected harbor, but to make people aware of the depths of possibility in their hearts and lives; help them remove the barriers that keep them from being the people they were meant to be.” quote by John O'Donohue](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2a/john-o-donohue-1919_answers_the-idea-of-therapy-isn-t-to-give-people_2908134.jpg)
