ABSTRACT
The field of psychotherapy has evolved over time, deepening our understanding of the role of relationship and interconnection in the clinical process. The roles of therapist and patient reflected the prevailing Newtonian scientific model: there are laws that govern the therapy relationship that are both hierarchical and linear. An expanding corpus of research lends support to what many psychotherapists from diverse theoretical orientations have experienced: intuition is an important part of the treatment process. Clinical intuition is the acquisition of information about or relevant to the client and/or course of therapy, attained by means other than overt communication. Clinical intuition also informs the application of this information, contributing to the process of psychotherapy, and ultimately enhances the well-being of clients. This chapter presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the book. The book develops a foundational understanding of intuition that opens the conversation across theoretical perspectives and practice settings.
