Gomes, InêsNeto, David Dias2026-03-062026-03-062026-02-02Gomes, I., & Dias Neto, D. (2026). Self-care and personal therapy in the development of clinical psychologists’ self-efficacy. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy: On the Cutting Edge of Modern Developments in Psychotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-026-09714-z0022-01161573-3564http://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/13904Implementing self-care practices has shown to enhance professional confidence among therapists. Research and theoretical frameworks indicate that self-care and professional confidence are critical constructs in psychological therapies. This study examines the impact of self-care on self-efficacy and identifies variables that may influence these constructs. 207 clinical psychologists were invited to complete a self-report questionnaire assessing self-care practices, personal therapy, and professional self-efficacy. The results showed that professional development and cognitive strategies (in self-care) are correlated with psychologists’ self-efficacy. Both professional support and work-life balance showed moderate correlations with self-efficacy. Clinical experience and personal therapy were not significantly correlated with self-efficacy, whereas older age and psychotherapy training were associated with higher self-efficacy. The study highlights the importance of self-care practices in enhancing self-efficacy and the need for further research into the factors that influence self-care among clinical psychologists.engSelf-efficacy · Self-care · Personal therapy · Clinical psychologist · TherapistSelf carePersonality therapyClinical Psychologist Therapistjournal article10.1007/s10879-026-09714-z