“…The analysis of the literature indicates that therapeutic alliance is associated with enhanced health outcomes for consumers, with the achievement of goals and broader wellbeing (Bennett, 2012;Brown & Wissow, 2012;Byers et al, 2010;Byrne & Deane, 2011;de Leeuw et al, 2012;Encinares & Lorbergs, 2001;Gallop, Kennedy, & Stern, 1994;Hewitt & Coffey, 2005;Hosking, 1993;Montreuil et al, 2012;Pulido et al, 2008;Spiers & Wood, 2010;Sturis, 2002;Zugai et al, 2013). Therapeutic alliance enhances consumer based engagement with resources (Brown & Wissow, 2012;Gallop et al, 1994) and commitment to wellbeing (Zugai et al, 2013).…”