Gestalt Counselling in Glastonbury

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Emmelaine Leighton-McCardell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
I offer walking and talking therapy in an outdoor setting as well as online sessions. I offer a supportive and safe space to talk. I specialise in clients with neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders. I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet individual needwhat you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can feel free to express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
I offer walking and talking therapy in an outdoor setting as well as online sessions. I offer a supportive and safe space to talk. I specialise in clients with neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders. I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet individual needwhat you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can feel free to express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
01458 552285 View 01458 552285
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Emma Pickerill
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Through open and honest dialogue I work with you to explore your inner world and uncover the root of your struggles, ultimately helping you to find new ways of being and relating to yourself and others. My approach is to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Therapy is a process where we work together to uncover the underlying patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. By fostering self-awareness and promoting self-acceptance I help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Through open and honest dialogue I work with you to explore your inner world and uncover the root of your struggles, ultimately helping you to find new ways of being and relating to yourself and others. My approach is to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Therapy is a process where we work together to uncover the underlying patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. By fostering self-awareness and promoting self-acceptance I help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
01935 312715 View 01935 312715
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Free Spirit Rising Counselling &Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Time and trauma can impact our views of self. Negative thoughts can impact our self image and how we look at ourselves. Have you ever heard the demon on your shoulder?
Time and trauma can impact our views of self. Negative thoughts can impact our self image and how we look at ourselves. Have you ever heard the demon on your shoulder?
01747 441422 View 01747 441422
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Ruth Hubbard
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope. We can explore things that may be causing you distress or confusion from that odd sense that things aren't quite right and feeling unfulfilled to specific issues which are affecting your daily life e.g. chronic pain and illness, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, abuse, self defeating and / self destructive behaviours.
Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope. We can explore things that may be causing you distress or confusion from that odd sense that things aren't quite right and feeling unfulfilled to specific issues which are affecting your daily life e.g. chronic pain and illness, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, abuse, self defeating and / self destructive behaviours.
01458 552337 View 01458 552337
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Elaine Hutchinson
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Elaine. I'm a child & adolescent therapist & counsellor who supports children, teens & their families to manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges. I work with children & young people aged 6-25 (as well as some adults) and support them with a huge range of issues from anxiety and worries about school, fostering and adoption, to trauma, bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence, covering pretty much everything you can think of in-between. I'm an accredited therapist who offers play & creative arts therapy, TraumaPlay and talking therapy. I have a therapy dog who loves to be involved.
Hi, I'm Elaine. I'm a child & adolescent therapist & counsellor who supports children, teens & their families to manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges. I work with children & young people aged 6-25 (as well as some adults) and support them with a huge range of issues from anxiety and worries about school, fostering and adoption, to trauma, bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence, covering pretty much everything you can think of in-between. I'm an accredited therapist who offers play & creative arts therapy, TraumaPlay and talking therapy. I have a therapy dog who loves to be involved.
01749 605317 View 01749 605317
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Christopher Guy Soloman
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello and welcome to my page. I recognise the courage it takes to approach a therapist and would like to help you. Over ten years of practising, therapy has shown me time and time again how people can overcome their problems successfully and live fulfilled and happy lives. In today's pressured world, mental health problems are all too common. Maybe you're struggling with depression or stress or the problem is anxiety, or trauma, or grief. Perhaps you're struggling with a habit that started off as a pleasure but turned into an addiction over lockdown. Whatever the mental health problem, talking therapy can help.
Hello and welcome to my page. I recognise the courage it takes to approach a therapist and would like to help you. Over ten years of practising, therapy has shown me time and time again how people can overcome their problems successfully and live fulfilled and happy lives. In today's pressured world, mental health problems are all too common. Maybe you're struggling with depression or stress or the problem is anxiety, or trauma, or grief. Perhaps you're struggling with a habit that started off as a pleasure but turned into an addiction over lockdown. Whatever the mental health problem, talking therapy can help.
01749 608528 View 01749 608528
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Caroline de Francesca
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Navigating life can be hard especially in today's world of conflict and unrest alongside individual issues and struggles. This may leave you feeling you are living your life not as you want but as you think you "should" or that you have few, if any, real choices. Perhaps you feel missed, unseen, unfulfilled or disatisfied? You hide your true feelings or say things you don't mean ? You may have specific issues, unfinished business, things that keep showing up in your life that are not helful and leave you feeling stuck. You may bring a diagnosis or label you want to explore, question, expand, embrace, celebrate or discard...
Navigating life can be hard especially in today's world of conflict and unrest alongside individual issues and struggles. This may leave you feeling you are living your life not as you want but as you think you "should" or that you have few, if any, real choices. Perhaps you feel missed, unseen, unfulfilled or disatisfied? You hide your true feelings or say things you don't mean ? You may have specific issues, unfinished business, things that keep showing up in your life that are not helful and leave you feeling stuck. You may bring a diagnosis or label you want to explore, question, expand, embrace, celebrate or discard...
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Jenna Harper
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
01749 608487 View 01749 608487
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Nicola J Foster
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My name is Nicola, I'm a qualified relationship and psychosexual therapist. For the foreseeable future I am working online. I am also a coach. I see couples and individuals for short or long-term psychosexual and relationship therapy. My approach is integrative. I help with rebuilding intimacy, mismatched desire, affairs and betrayals, loss, relationship difficulties, , open-relating, sexual problems, self esteem and confidence.
My name is Nicola, I'm a qualified relationship and psychosexual therapist. For the foreseeable future I am working online. I am also a coach. I see couples and individuals for short or long-term psychosexual and relationship therapy. My approach is integrative. I help with rebuilding intimacy, mismatched desire, affairs and betrayals, loss, relationship difficulties, , open-relating, sexual problems, self esteem and confidence.
020 3962 1378 View 020 3962 1378
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Christian John Liberati
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.
01275 408887 View 01275 408887

More Therapists Nearby

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Nicola Rhodes
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Whether that's applying the Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT, Polyvagel or Attachment approach.
During those difficult moments in our lives, receiving unconditional support, understanding and genuine care are essential components to feeling better. Whether it’s an issue from your past, a present struggle or a fear about the future, I can provide this unique support to you within the therapeutic relationship we’ll build together session by session, helping you make sense of and move forward through these struggles. If you are experiencing grief and loss, are seeking healing from past trauma or have been impacted by shame, you’ll find the therapy I provide particularly useful, exploring all you wish to bring at your pace.
Whether that's applying the Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT, Polyvagel or Attachment approach.
During those difficult moments in our lives, receiving unconditional support, understanding and genuine care are essential components to feeling better. Whether it’s an issue from your past, a present struggle or a fear about the future, I can provide this unique support to you within the therapeutic relationship we’ll build together session by session, helping you make sense of and move forward through these struggles. If you are experiencing grief and loss, are seeking healing from past trauma or have been impacted by shame, you’ll find the therapy I provide particularly useful, exploring all you wish to bring at your pace.
020 3835 2596 View 020 3835 2596
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Sharon Poole
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Backwell BS48
It recognises that no two people are the same, so I draw on a variety of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and psychodynamic approaches, TA and Gestalt to create a tailored treatment plan that works for you.
Hello, I'm Sharon - a registered BACP member acredited member of the NCPS and owner of Rosemount Therapy. I offer integrative and compassionate counselling, designed to support and empower you on your unique journey. I offer a tailored approach to your individual needs, which means that our work together is designed to honour what feels right for you, allowing growth and healing that aligns with your own rhythm. With a flexible approach, I create a warm, confidential and welcoming space, where you can feel safe to explore your inner world at your own pace. I provide counselling sessions in-person in Backwell, Bristol and Online
It recognises that no two people are the same, so I draw on a variety of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and psychodynamic approaches, TA and Gestalt to create a tailored treatment plan that works for you.
Hello, I'm Sharon - a registered BACP member acredited member of the NCPS and owner of Rosemount Therapy. I offer integrative and compassionate counselling, designed to support and empower you on your unique journey. I offer a tailored approach to your individual needs, which means that our work together is designed to honour what feels right for you, allowing growth and healing that aligns with your own rhythm. With a flexible approach, I create a warm, confidential and welcoming space, where you can feel safe to explore your inner world at your own pace. I provide counselling sessions in-person in Backwell, Bristol and Online
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Fardijah Treacher-Morley
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
  Blending neuroscience, somatic enquiry, psychoanalysis, transpersonal, gestalt, internal family systems, attachment theory, breath work, CBT, mindfulness and creative practice.
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with over 20 years guiding people to face challenges and transform and confront personal difficulties. I follow a holistic and humanistic approach and work with people who may be feeling depressed, anxious, or who may have difficulties with relationships, early attachment wounding and trauma. I provide a safe, gentle and non judgemental space for you to lean into areas of discomfort which is often where the magic happens and the deepest insights occur.
  Blending neuroscience, somatic enquiry, psychoanalysis, transpersonal, gestalt, internal family systems, attachment theory, breath work, CBT, mindfulness and creative practice.
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with over 20 years guiding people to face challenges and transform and confront personal difficulties. I follow a holistic and humanistic approach and work with people who may be feeling depressed, anxious, or who may have difficulties with relationships, early attachment wounding and trauma. I provide a safe, gentle and non judgemental space for you to lean into areas of discomfort which is often where the magic happens and the deepest insights occur.
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Ella Mary Risi
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Frome BA11
I have trainings in Gestalt therapy (Metanoia London) and an in Mindfulness based Core process psychotherapy (Karuna Institute).
I am happy to work with anyone who has ever identified with the following Whether you are bumping up against the end of a significant relationship, a spiritual or existential crisis or something as vague as a constant state of dread and feelings of hopelessness. You may have noticed that you tend to keep on making the same mistakes over and over again, repeating patterns you feel powerless to change. You may be fearful that you are not an agent in your own life, that you are without a sense of direction and feel empty much of the time. Or you may feel the need to face the traumas and abuse that have haunted you since childhood
I have trainings in Gestalt therapy (Metanoia London) and an in Mindfulness based Core process psychotherapy (Karuna Institute).
I am happy to work with anyone who has ever identified with the following Whether you are bumping up against the end of a significant relationship, a spiritual or existential crisis or something as vague as a constant state of dread and feelings of hopelessness. You may have noticed that you tend to keep on making the same mistakes over and over again, repeating patterns you feel powerless to change. You may be fearful that you are not an agent in your own life, that you are without a sense of direction and feel empty much of the time. Or you may feel the need to face the traumas and abuse that have haunted you since childhood
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Nick Bentley
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS6
Gestalt therapy guides developing awareness of what is happening for you, how it happens; and associated thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Hello, my name is Nick. Navigating life can be hard enough at the best of times. Evermore so when past traumas or future anxieties keep crashing in, exacerbating what may already be a precarious time. Reaching out for help, stepping into the unknown, can be the greatest challenge and the most rewarding. My aim is provide a welcoming, safe, and compassionate base from which we can explore and work through the difficulties you are experiencing, whatever they maybe. I specialise in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and addiction.
Gestalt therapy guides developing awareness of what is happening for you, how it happens; and associated thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Hello, my name is Nick. Navigating life can be hard enough at the best of times. Evermore so when past traumas or future anxieties keep crashing in, exacerbating what may already be a precarious time. Reaching out for help, stepping into the unknown, can be the greatest challenge and the most rewarding. My aim is provide a welcoming, safe, and compassionate base from which we can explore and work through the difficulties you are experiencing, whatever they maybe. I specialise in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and addiction.
01454 804735 View 01454 804735
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Andrew Buswell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Because I enjoy sharing a Gestalt perspective with other people, for people to regain contact with their life-energy and their own personal power, their hopes and life-dreams.
Feedback from my clients often expresses appreciation for my acceptance of whatever they say to me as well as my kindness towards them. I have had substantial experience of providing telephone counselling, working as a qualified counsellor includes running a therapy service for several years at a G.P. surger
Because I enjoy sharing a Gestalt perspective with other people, for people to regain contact with their life-energy and their own personal power, their hopes and life-dreams.
Feedback from my clients often expresses appreciation for my acceptance of whatever they say to me as well as my kindness towards them. I have had substantial experience of providing telephone counselling, working as a qualified counsellor includes running a therapy service for several years at a G.P. surger
01373 485181 View 01373 485181
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Elena Gava
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work in Integrative appoach where primary focuse on you, how do you feel -you know the best way how to reach full potential, applying Gestalt might help you to understand how past affect you in this moment rather you felt than, TA might help you to establish healthy communications with self&others, CBT helps to control your emotions, thoughts, behaviour, Somatic therapy enhance healing process.
Welcome, I'm Elena. Lots of profiles aren't there? I am UK qualified an Integrative counsellor specialising in Anxiety, Childhood, Adult Trauma, Attachment, Relationship issues, Perfectionism, Lack of confidence, ADHD, OCD. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, feeling of anxiety at some point as short term- a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. But when it present on daily basis as impact of a strong inner critic or guilt as a result of difficult issues may stem from childhood abuse, neglect or bullying, or negative experiences which prevent you to from living a more meaningful life.
I work in Integrative appoach where primary focuse on you, how do you feel -you know the best way how to reach full potential, applying Gestalt might help you to understand how past affect you in this moment rather you felt than, TA might help you to establish healthy communications with self&others, CBT helps to control your emotions, thoughts, behaviour, Somatic therapy enhance healing process.
Welcome, I'm Elena. Lots of profiles aren't there? I am UK qualified an Integrative counsellor specialising in Anxiety, Childhood, Adult Trauma, Attachment, Relationship issues, Perfectionism, Lack of confidence, ADHD, OCD. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, feeling of anxiety at some point as short term- a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. But when it present on daily basis as impact of a strong inner critic or guilt as a result of difficult issues may stem from childhood abuse, neglect or bullying, or negative experiences which prevent you to from living a more meaningful life.
023 8254 1966 View 023 8254 1966
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Maria Bellis
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS14
I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Counsellor.
You may have tried to find ways of coping with difficult feelings and events but still have not found the satisfaction you seek. If you have an issue that needs resolving, it may help having someone outside the situation. I work with people who want to explore further any sense of feeling stuck, dissatisfied, unhappy or being in repeated patterns. Together we work out what helps or does not so that you can support yourself to feel better and move on. I understand you want to choose the best person for you and I welcome enquiries. I work in Whitchurch, South Bristol, and currently work On-Line or by telephone in the UK.
I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Counsellor.
You may have tried to find ways of coping with difficult feelings and events but still have not found the satisfaction you seek. If you have an issue that needs resolving, it may help having someone outside the situation. I work with people who want to explore further any sense of feeling stuck, dissatisfied, unhappy or being in repeated patterns. Together we work out what helps or does not so that you can support yourself to feel better and move on. I understand you want to choose the best person for you and I welcome enquiries. I work in Whitchurch, South Bristol, and currently work On-Line or by telephone in the UK.
0117 200 1164 View 0117 200 1164
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Megan Kendall
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
I am a trainee psychotherapist offering relational Gestalt therapy in Bristol.
My Gestalt approach brings together mind and body in the context of a person’s environment. I draw attention to what is happening in the here-and-now moment as a pathway in to exploring experiences of the past and ideas about the future. I want to support you to reach an embodied sense of wholeness.
I am a trainee psychotherapist offering relational Gestalt therapy in Bristol.
My Gestalt approach brings together mind and body in the context of a person’s environment. I draw attention to what is happening in the here-and-now moment as a pathway in to exploring experiences of the past and ideas about the future. I want to support you to reach an embodied sense of wholeness.
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Matthew Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and have worked in mental health since 2016, providing support within both the NHS and third-sector organisations. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental to creating lasting change. My approach is to offer a warm, empathetic space where clients can explore their concerns in a non-judgmental environment. I view therapy as a means of helping individuals achieve greater self-acceptance, improve relationships with others, and overcome destructive behavioural patterns, ultimately leading to more fulfilling lives.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and have worked in mental health since 2016, providing support within both the NHS and third-sector organisations. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental to creating lasting change. My approach is to offer a warm, empathetic space where clients can explore their concerns in a non-judgmental environment. I view therapy as a means of helping individuals achieve greater self-acceptance, improve relationships with others, and overcome destructive behavioural patterns, ultimately leading to more fulfilling lives.
020 4572 2346 View 020 4572 2346
Gestalt Counsellors

What is gestalt therapy?

Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behaviour, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.

How does gestalt therapy work?

Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.

How long does gestalt therapy last?

As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.

Does gestalt therapy work?

Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.