What do systematic reviews say?

Cognitive behaviour therapy vs supportive psychotherapy

Cognitive behaviour therapy showed no clear difference in short‐term remission ( compared with supportive psychotherapy (low certainty).

• Psychological therapies for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia in adults: a network meta‐analysis 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  OR 0.67 [0.25, 1.82]
  3 studies · 176 participants
  Low