The author inscribes the need to think about the theme of self-disclosure as an important element of clinical practice, in theoretical changes in terms of the conception of the psychotherapeutic field. It builds a kind of “map”, in which it finds some authors interested in discussing the theme of self-disclosure and its main ideas and / or positions. It describes possible benefits and dangers of using self-disclosure as a technique, discussing the topic of apologies from the analyst to the patient. It advocates that questions about the degree and nature of self-disclosure be resolved within the context of each psychoanalytic
or psychotherapeutic situation.