I see a huge problem in that therapists themselves are not clear about what their job is or how they should be going about it. If they were more honest, they would tell every client how much of a crap shoot it all is, that they have no idea if they will be useful or not, that time or other things may be just as effective, and that they are winging it most of the time. But too many of them like to be thought of as gods, or the good safe knowing thing and the power is sedutive when a client gives it to them. I don't worry about maligning them, I think they need a bit more maligning to put them in perspective for themselves and clients. I also don't think it matters if they are trying to help or not. I don't think most really care but if they do, so what? The road to hell is paved with good intentions.