The therapist is working with a client with borderline perso…

The therapist is working with a client with borderline personality disorder and a history of severe verbal abuse by her father. In a session she begins to yell at the therapist about overcharging her. In supervision with a colleague, the therapist reveals he found himself fearful in the session. He reports he was physically and verbally abused by his mother.  Which best describes the therapist’s reaction to the patient?