ABSTRACT
The qualities of the therapist that lead to beneficial outcomes have been of interest to psychotherapy researchers and clinicians since the origins of the field. It seems intuitive that some characteristics or actions 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.
