In Homeopathy, the doctor-centric therapeutic model is most widely accepted, meaning that it is the doctor's responsibility to find, or to not find, the right Homeopath, with the patient's cooperation of course.

In Psychotherapy, the participatory model is most used, in which the patient is responsible for his or her internal journey under the careful guidance of the psychotherapist.

Differences/Difficulties:

Differences between the Homeopathic doctor-centric model and the psychotherapeutic participatory model may cause difficulties in safeguarding the psychotherapeutic framework.

Furthermore, substance-dependent and borderline patients may find it difficult to resist the temptation of misinterpreting the therapist's role as that of a saviour, negating their own responsibility for their illness and treatment.

The therapist on the other hand, must have insight, knowledge and most importantly, experience in both these systems, to be able to determine when an improvement or deterioration is rooted in Homeopathy and when in Psychotherapy.

It is equally important that the therapist conduct self-therapy, working extensively with himself, in order to experience the patient's situation first-hand, being able to recognize his own blind spots and feelings of countertransference.

Despite these difficulties, when the therapist has the necessary experience and required self-work, when the therapeutic relationship has deepened and is based on mutual respect, concern and love and the patient progressively adjusts and matures, these difficulties can be easily overcome.

In conclusion, the therapist must have thorough knowledge and experience of these two systems and conduct conscious self-therapy work, so as not to be confused by overlapping roles in dealing with the subject of "responsibility".