"Thanks Ghita, I have repaired things with my son. It was amazing to see things from another perspective with the empty chair. " - Shane
Gestalt Therapy - Gold Coast
Testimonial (2023): 'The session was amazing! It delivered so many unanswered questions for me" - Ari.
Gestalt therapy is a humanistic, experiential form of psychotherapy that focuses on the "here and now." It emphasizes personal responsibility, holistic awareness of the mind and body, and how individuals interact with their environment. The ultimate goal is self-understanding rather than just a symptom,
Gestalt Methods:
Gestalt Therapy is used in counselling and life coaching sessions.
What is it used for?
Clients can book in for a general counselling session and make a note on the booking that you wish to try Gestalt method for a reason listed.
If you are not sure which method is right for your situation, please give Ghita a call or text her for a call-back.
Gestalt Methods:
- Empty Chair: The "empty chair technique" is a popular psychotherapeutic method where a patient has a conversation with an absent person or aspect of themselves represented by an empty chair. A role-playing exercise that helps safely process complex emotions.
- Somatic Check-in: The "Here and Now": Therapists help clients focus on what is happening in the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or projecting into the future.
- Holism: The mind, body, emotions, and environment are viewed as interconnected parts of a unified whole. What is your body telling you that your mind is disconnected from? (Similar to NLP Parts Integration)
- Unfinished Business: This refers to unexpressed feelings from the past (like resentment or grief) that linger and affect present-day thoughts and behaviors
- Personal Responsibility: Clients are encouraged to own their feelings, behaviors, and reactions instead of blaming external circumstances
Gestalt Therapy is used in counselling and life coaching sessions.
What is it used for?
- Parental Conflict
- Depression
- Feeling Stuck and Procrastinating
- Internal Conflict
- Unforgiveness
- Unresolved Grief
- Substance Abuse, and other Addictive Behaviours
- Anger Issues
- Self Sabotage
- Eating Disorders/ Overeating/ Weight Loss
Clients can book in for a general counselling session and make a note on the booking that you wish to try Gestalt method for a reason listed.
If you are not sure which method is right for your situation, please give Ghita a call or text her for a call-back.
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