Perhaps these articles may provide some useful insights:

What Is Psychotherapy, Part 1
What is Psychotherapy: Part 2
What is psychotherapy: Part 3
What is Psychotherapy: Part 4, here
Getting the Most Out of Psychotherapy
The Healing Power of the Therapeutic Relationship
http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/pers...erian-therapy/
When does therapy end?
Termination: 10 Tips When Ending Psychotherapy