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Originally Posted by archipelago
While it does depend on what you are going in for and also who you are and what you want, I just wanted to show that there is evidence that supports the importance of the relationship regardless of approach, in case that was helpful.
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For any type of T to be successful the client has to feel some connection with the therapist. So i think the relationship is crucial. That might mean something different to every person, but if there's no rapport, I don't see how it could be helpful at all. I've been to a few of ts in the past where I went for one session and never returned. I also saw one for a year or so and stopped going after it just seemed like a burden to me. I thought she was nice but that was it. No major connection so I didn't miss her at all. Given that, I still think the theoretical approach is important so in some (not all) cases the relationship shouldn't outweigh it.