How does the therapeutic relationship influence the outcome of therapy?

What techniques or strategies are used to create a treatment alliance? Describe and illustrate

To what degree does the therapist overtly control sessions? How active/directive is the therapist?

Does the therapist assume responsibility for brining about the changes desired? Is the responsibility left to the patient? Or is the responsibility shared.

Does the therapist use self-disclosure? What limits are imposed on therapist self-disclosure? In general, what role does the “person” of the therapist play in this approach?

What are the clinical skills or other therapist attributes most essential to successful therapy in your approach?