Table 4 Multiple linear regression of the squared root transformed Least Helpful treatment model

Therapist perceived to have understood them and addressed their concerns (2)

0.318* (0.070)

0.180 to 0.456

Treatment approaches that took into account participant treatment preferences and provided freedom of choice around change (1)

0.084 (0.073)

− 0.060 to 0.229

Therapist perceived to have instilled hope (3)

0.217* (0.057)

0.106 to 0.329

Change retrospectively identified as important or possible (4)

0.025 (0.043)

− 0.060 to 0.110