The key to success in psychotherapy often lies in the therapeutic relationship. This is especially true for adults who have suffered severe betrayal of trust in childhood due to the effects of sexual trauma. The author connects insights from attachment research with the person-centered approach and demonstrates how early traumas influence the development of those affected and shape their later relationship experiences. She explains how trust can be restored in the therapeutic relationship and how existing social resources can be utilized, as well as how those affected experience the trusting therapeutic relationship, which empowers them to engage with others anew.