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I have found that the Ts way of being is more important than their orientation. I've had a judgmental CBT, and a really open and supportive CBT that was very helpful. I love IFS, but I've seen it contribute to the most open, non-defensive, supportive relationship, and in a very judgmental and defensive way (that person didn't make it past the first interview). I've had person-centered (allegedly) that was judgmental and blaming, but that is totally counter to what PCA is supposed to be about. I've had art therapy, which I loved, but hte T was a little (as in a tad too much, but in many ways very good) controlling. I suspect Ts have as much trouble with their blind spots as the rest of us.
I think if I was searching, the two most important things are
1. are they currently in therapy (perhaps peer therapy to keep them fresh, not necessarily long-term, intense therapy if they've been doing their work for many years)
2. do they have regular and sufficient supervision. Even good therapists sometimes need someone to help them figure things out.
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