Conclusions
The part of treatment that participants most appreciated was the opportunity to verbalize thoughts and feelings about their problems in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Notably, they had started their change process before seeking treatment. A less helpful aspect was the non-directive approach to goal-setting, which increased autonomy for some, but was not helpful to others. Furthermore, all participants experienced a need for longer treatment. Lastly, SOs can play an important role as supporters, even though it may not be necessary or desirable to include them in treatment sessions.