I think therapist/client compatability is key. A competent therapist and hard working & committed client could inadvertently trigger eachother’s ‘stuff’, with therapy coming unwound quickly. Some people just can’t work together, and I don’t think leaving in those cases should be seen as ‘leaving because things get a bit tough’.

Also I think certain personality types don’t do well in therapy. Particularly those from abusive homes where power was held over a person. The therapy dynamic itself might not be helpful, particularly if a client has worked hard to gain independence from their family of origin and find themselves in a subordinating painful therapy relationship.

Fact: therapy may not help everyone regardless of how hard the client works or how great the therapist is.

Success is honestly just a coin toss.