Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on individual experience in the present, the environment and social relationships. 

Gestalt therapy aims to help people become aware of their emotions, thoughts and behaviors in the here and now, rather than analyzing past experiences or worrying about the future. Through this approach, people can learn to understand how their current experiences and perceptions may be influenced by unresolved issues from the past. 

A Gestalt therapist is a mental health professional who uses the Gestalt therapy approach to help patients resolve their psychological problems. 

Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes present moment awareness, personal responsibility and therapeutic relationship.

Gestalt therapists may be consulted for a variety of reasons:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress, including post-traumatic stress disorder
• Relationship problems (partner, family, friends, colleagues)
• Self-esteem problems
• Behavioral problems
• Trauma, including childhood trauma
• Existential or spiritual crises
• Difficulties adjusting to a major life change (divorce, retirement, job loss, bereavement).
• Communication difficulties
• Anger management problems
• Addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, etc.)
• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, etc.)
• Sleep disorders
• Sexual problems
• Attachment problems
• Time management and procrastination problems
• Feeling empty or unfulfilled
• Difficulty concentrating or paying attention
• Need for better work-life balance
• Need for greater self-awareness and emotional awareness.

Gestalt therapy is also useful for those seeking to improve their self-awareness and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Gestalt therapy sessions usually take place in a quiet and confidential environment. The therapist encourages the patient to focus on his or her sensations, emotions and thoughts in the present moment. 

The goal is to help the patient become aware of his or her current experiences and to understand how they are influenced by the past. 

The therapist may use a variety of techniques, such as dialogue, experimentation, body exercises, etc.

The number of sessions needed varies with the individual and the nature of the problem. Some people may experience relief after only a few sessions, while others may need several months or even years of therapy. It is important to keep in mind that the therapeutic process involves a commitment of time and energy, and it is essential that the patient is willing to commit to the process.