The strength of the therapeutic alliance (TA) and its impact on the success of psychotherapy is an area that has been the subject of extensive research over the years (Falkenström, Granström and Holmqvist , 2014; Hendriksen, Van, Barber and Dekker, 2014; This review will highlight key findings and research questions surrounding AT and its influence on clinical psychotherapy practice. The concept of TA derives largely from Bordin's influential definition of the term “working alliance” (WA) (Bordin 1979, cited in (C. Gelso, 2014; Samardžić & Nikolić, 2014; Horvath, Flückiger, Del Re and Symonds, 2011). Bordin's definition emphasizes the importance of the client-therapist relationship and their agreement on key aspects of therapy, including the proposed goals, the tasks associated with achieving those goals and. the emotional connection between therapist and client When this can be achieved, it provides an excellent foundation for the therapist and client to develop a relationship strong enough to withstand the emotional ups, downs and conflicts that are present in the. majority of therapies (Gelso, 2011, cited in Gelso, 2014 However, too often the WA concept is used to represent AT as a whole (C. Gelso, 2014). reference to WA and TA as equivalent (Gelso, 2014; Marmarosh et al. 2009; Horvath, 2009 & Gelso, 2009), suggesting that TA is a multidimensional concept that represents much more than WA alone. WA is now seen as only one element of what makes a successful therapeutic relationship. Through further research in the area, a number of additional factors have emerged that appear to influence both session-by-session and overall treatment outcomes. - The first measure to assess the real relationship in psychotherapy was developed by Gelso et al., (2005). This measure obtained feedback exclusively from the therapist with results showing that there was a moderate to strong correlation between the actual relationship and the factors used to measure session outcome. Additionally, this strong real-life relationship has been found to develop insight in the client due to the sense of security established by a good relationship (CJ Gelso et al., 2005). - Furertes - Marmarosh - Self-disclosure on the part of the therapist is also observed to help the client see the therapist as a real and human being, thus increasing the real relationship Barrett & Berman, 2001.Para 6: Transference and counter- transferPara 7: Studies that examined T & CTPPara 8: Conclusion?