Therapy approach
Gestalt therapy pays close attention to what a person is experiencing in the present moment, including feelings, body sensations, thoughts and the way they relate to others. Through an active, respectful conversation, people can become more aware of unfinished experiences and habitual responses. That awareness can create room for choice, responsibility and change.
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Noticing present feelings and body sensations, trying dialogue or awareness exercises, and reflecting on contact with others.
What it may suit
May suit people interested in present-moment awareness and experimenting with habitual ways of relating.
Delivery and fit
Some therapists work actively and experientially, so ask what exercises are used and whether video feels comfortable for them.
Evidence and uncertainty
The research base is comparatively limited and diverse; experience of the therapeutic relationship is likely to matter.