Counselling with Gestalt Therapy - Gold Coast
Thanks Ghita, I have repaired things with my son. It was amazing to see things from another perspective with the empty chair. " - Shane
What is Gestalt Therapy?
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:
What is it used for?
Gestalt Therapy is used in both counselling and life coaching sessions.
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 or you can select a two hour session under Anger Management on the booking portal.
No Doctor's Referral required
Online counselling is also available for busy people.
Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions. Call Ghita today on 0439888070 or alternatively, check availability and book easily online 24 hours on the booking tab below.
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:
- 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
What is it used for?
Gestalt Therapy is used in both counselling and life coaching sessions.
- Anger Issues
- Parental Conflict
- Depression
- Feeling Stuck and Procrastinating
- Internal Conflict
- Unforgiveness
- Unresolved Grief
- Substance Abuse, and other Addictive Behaviours
- 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 or you can select a two hour session under Anger Management on the booking portal.
No Doctor's Referral required
Online counselling is also available for busy people.
Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions. Call Ghita today on 0439888070 or alternatively, check availability and book easily online 24 hours on the booking tab below.
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