Things the ideal T does:
- listening without jumping to conclusions
- acknowledging their mistakes
- asking whether they are correct
- putting the client above the treatment process (AKA: the client's experiences are more important than putting them into a "treatment box")
- having a plan
- working with a wide variety of techniques
- being open-minded and non-judgmental
- allow the type and method of contact and therapy the client needs (AKA: be flexible)
- is consistent with attitudes and boundaries
- is encouraging and hopeful

Things an ideal T should not do:
- be too involved
- shaming the client for any reason
- put-downs
- telling the client they believe they're lying, exaggerating, or making a big deal out of nothing
- inconsistent in behavior or boundaries
- judgmental
- refuses to be available in emergencies
- only uses one method of therapy and expects all clients to benefit from it equally no matter what their problem is (AKA: inflexible with their treatment modality)
- does not have supervision or accountability
- is doubtful of their client's ability to improve their life