What is Gestalt Therapy?

Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy which emphasises personal responsibility and focuses on the individuals experience in the present moment.

It is a highly positive and practical integrative therapeutic approach. Broadly, it will help you to focus on your immediate thoughts, feelings and behaviour and to better understand the way you relate to others. This increased awareness can help you to find a new perspective, see the bigger picture and start to effect changes.

Gestalt is a German word and the closest translation is ‘whole’, ‘pattern’ or ‘form’. It has the sense that meaning cannot be found from breaking things down into parts but rather from appreciation of the whole. In other words, Gestalt is a holistic process. It regards the individual as a totality of mind, body, emotions and spirit who experiences reality in a way unique to themselves.

Why choose Gestalt therapy?

Gestalt therapy has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of issues such as anxiety, stress, addiction, tension and depression, whether as a long-term therapy or via several sessions. At times of personal difficulty, Gestalt offers you a safe, supportive space to explore difficult feelings. Also, it will enable you to understand the underlying patterns in personal relationships and begin making practical changes.