ABSTRACT
The qualities of the therapist that lead to beneficial outcomes has been of interest to psychotherapy researchers and clinicians since the origins of the field. It seems intuitive that some characteristics of therapists would be more desirable than others and that consequently some therapists would be more effective with clients than others. In this regard, therapists are similar to other professionals, as some lawyers win more cases than others, some artists create more memorable and creative sculptures than others, and some teachers facilitate greater student achievement than others.
