I like a therapist to give me lots of homework, preferably written assignments. Working through a book together, in the form of doing the book work with the therapist as a guide, would also work well for me. In my case, the therapist is a necessary tool, but I am the one doing the work. For this reason, any competent therapist willing to work with me by these methods will suit me. I am not one to get soooo attached to any one therapist that I would be lost if he/she left.