the 'therapist effect' says that therapy quality is largely independent of training some research on this: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ft

the 'therapist effect' says that therapy quality is largely independent of training some research on this: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ftep0000402 https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ftep0000402 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8174802/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8174802/ CBT (cognitive behavioural training) has been shown to be effective independent of which therapist does it. if CBT has a downside it is that it's a bit boring, and probably not as effective as a good therapist -- so personally i would say the advice of passing on people to therapists is largely unsupported: if you're that person's friend and you care about them; then be open, and show that care. that care can also mean taking them to a therapist, that is okay