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How Gestalt therapy can help with Asperger’s

How Gestalt therapy can help with Asperger’s

Gestalt therapy methodology emphasises and centres around the importance of the therapeutic relationship. One of the factors that a person with Asperger’s struggles with is relationship, thus Gestalt therapy provides an excellent vehicle to assist the person to explore how they are and what they feel, when engaging with another. Furthermore, Gestalt therapy is primarily…

How Gestalt therapy can help with Stress

How Gestalt therapy can help with Stress

There are many different ways to manage stress, including identifying your triggers, relaxation techniques, lifestyle changes and seeking support from others or a Counsellor or Psychotherapist. Learning how to handle stress in healthy ways is very important. Fortunately, it is easy to learn simple techniques that help. These include building awareness around behaviours that contribute…

How Gestalt therapy can help with Depression

How Gestalt therapy can help with Depression

As Depression is caused by a number of diverse factors, including one’s social structure and psychology, Counselling or Psychotherapy has been shown to benefit those affected by depression. In more severe cases a combination of medication and Psychotherapy may be used. Gestalt therapy provides a therapeutic relationship that is supportive and safe allowing space for…

Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

What is Gestalt Therapy? And how can Gestalt Therapy and Principles help me to manage my mental health issues? Translated from the German word, gestalt implies wholeness, or if used as a verb ‘to make whole.’ Gestalt therapy (often referred to as Gestalt Psychotherapy or Gestalt Counselling)  is a relational and experiential form of psychotherapy…

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy

What is Emotionally Focused Therapy? Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, or EFT, is an evidence-based approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg in the early 1980s. Their work provides a clear understanding of the bonds of love and how these bonds can be shaped to create more satisfying, loving relationships. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy…

Parenting Support

Parenting Support

Parenting is 24/7 and while it can be filled with reward and joy it can also be relentless, frustrating, confusing and worrying. Often in families we bring our patterns from our extended family into our immediate family and play out our old unhealed relationships with our children (and spouse). This can feel old but familiar…

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What is holding you back?

Have you ever wondered what it is that stops you from doing what you want whether it be changing careers, leaving an unsatisfying relationship, joining a painting class or even just getting up off the couch and going for a walk. Often (but not always) we instinctively know deep inside what we want, but something…

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What is Psychotherapy?

Being a Psychotherapist I am frequently asked ‘What is Psychotherapy and who is it for?’ In a nutshell Psychotherapy is a type of psychological treatment which involves a professional therapist using a range of techniques to help clients overcome unresolved issues, gain insight and achieve personal growth. Psychotherapy is for anyone who has an unresolved…

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