Gestalt Counselling in Troon

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Harmony Counselling services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Troon KA10
Harmony counselling services is an Ayrshire based mental health and well being service based in the town of Ayr, South Ayrshire. My name is Annie and i am a BACP registered integrative counsellor and mental health practitioner. For many people struggling with their mental health, it can be difficult to cope with every day life, perhaps you have lost a loved one and feel stuck in your grief, you may have served in the army or experienced/witnessed a traumatising event that is leaving you feeling overwhelmed. Or perhaps you find it difficult to make sense of your emotions. I accept EAP and SDC payments.
Harmony counselling services is an Ayrshire based mental health and well being service based in the town of Ayr, South Ayrshire. My name is Annie and i am a BACP registered integrative counsellor and mental health practitioner. For many people struggling with their mental health, it can be difficult to cope with every day life, perhaps you have lost a loved one and feel stuck in your grief, you may have served in the army or experienced/witnessed a traumatising event that is leaving you feeling overwhelmed. Or perhaps you find it difficult to make sense of your emotions. I accept EAP and SDC payments.
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Gayle Cowie
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Troon KA10
Hello, my name is Gayle , I am an integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need to reach out for a little help and support. Taking this first step is a brave decision to make but by seeking help and speaking to a qualified therapist you will gain a better understanding of where your problems originate and how this is affecting your everyday life. You are perhaps feeling lost, stuck and unsure of how to make changes, I can help with this. If you feel ready to make changes or just to have a one to one meeting to chat about your problems with no obligation , contact me.
Hello, my name is Gayle , I am an integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need to reach out for a little help and support. Taking this first step is a brave decision to make but by seeking help and speaking to a qualified therapist you will gain a better understanding of where your problems originate and how this is affecting your everyday life. You are perhaps feeling lost, stuck and unsure of how to make changes, I can help with this. If you feel ready to make changes or just to have a one to one meeting to chat about your problems with no obligation , contact me.
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Sophie Robertson
Counsellor, MRes, BACP
Verified Verified
Irvine KA12
I work with a wide range of clients who come to me with a variety of different needs and goals. I can work with young people aged 15 and over, adults and couples. Generally people enter counselling with me due to anxiety or depression, which is being exacerbated by past or current issues. This can include relationship difficulties, work or school issues, self-harming, family difficulties, and life transitions.
I work with a wide range of clients who come to me with a variety of different needs and goals. I can work with young people aged 15 and over, adults and couples. Generally people enter counselling with me due to anxiety or depression, which is being exacerbated by past or current issues. This can include relationship difficulties, work or school issues, self-harming, family difficulties, and life transitions.
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Online Therapists

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Paulina Bak
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH9
I am UKCP registered Gestalt psychotherapeutic counsellor. I have completed a 4 year course in Gestalt psychotherapy in Edinburgh Gestalt Institute between 2013-2017. I am fully insured and as a member of GPTI and UKCP I subscribe to their codes of ethics. I continue my professional development through participating in advanced psychotherapeutic workshops, trainings and courses.
I am UKCP registered Gestalt psychotherapeutic counsellor. I have completed a 4 year course in Gestalt psychotherapy in Edinburgh Gestalt Institute between 2013-2017. I am fully insured and as a member of GPTI and UKCP I subscribe to their codes of ethics. I continue my professional development through participating in advanced psychotherapeutic workshops, trainings and courses.
01764 915920 View 01764 915920
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Jane Wilding
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Taynuilt PA35
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and counsellor, working in the Oban area and by zoom.
Are you feeling stuck in life, unsure of what path you’re on or whether it’s the right one for you? Perhaps you're falling into the same unhelpful patterns – relationships, working too much, health – but don't seem to be able to do things differently? Or perhaps anxiety and doubt is getting in the way of the life you want? Gestalt therapy is a gentle, creative and powerful way of working. Together, at your own pace, we can look at your ways of being in the world, explore any issues personal to you, and find ways to boost your own individual resources so you can deal with - or change - your unique situation.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and counsellor, working in the Oban area and by zoom.
Are you feeling stuck in life, unsure of what path you’re on or whether it’s the right one for you? Perhaps you're falling into the same unhelpful patterns – relationships, working too much, health – but don't seem to be able to do things differently? Or perhaps anxiety and doubt is getting in the way of the life you want? Gestalt therapy is a gentle, creative and powerful way of working. Together, at your own pace, we can look at your ways of being in the world, explore any issues personal to you, and find ways to boost your own individual resources so you can deal with - or change - your unique situation.
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Douglas Sharp - Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
Waitlist for new clients
I am a therapist and clinical supervisor. I provide a safe space for therapy and supervision where challenges and vulnerabilities can be brought into awareness, understood, and mobilised in a healthier way. Living means that we face challenges and some experiences leave us struggling to cope or to be at our best. I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I am experienced in Gestalt and Deep Brain approaches - check out: www.relationalchange.org / www.deepbrainreorienting.com
I am a therapist and clinical supervisor. I provide a safe space for therapy and supervision where challenges and vulnerabilities can be brought into awareness, understood, and mobilised in a healthier way. Living means that we face challenges and some experiences leave us struggling to cope or to be at our best. I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I am experienced in Gestalt and Deep Brain approaches - check out: www.relationalchange.org / www.deepbrainreorienting.com
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Carla Canepa
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Glasgow G3  (Online Only)
Working from a Gestalt Therapy approach I focus at the present moment and healthy aspects of their lives to boost their self-esteem and confidence.
People face several situations and problems throughout their lives that they cannot always solve without professional help. The first step is to recognise that we cannot face alone these issues that affects and alters our daily lives. If you are feeling anxious, sad, tired or depressed, you are suffering a loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy, you cannot control everyday situations or emotions, if you have trouble sleeping or sleep a lot or even if you are experiencing lack of appetite or overeat, get in touch.
Working from a Gestalt Therapy approach I focus at the present moment and healthy aspects of their lives to boost their self-esteem and confidence.
People face several situations and problems throughout their lives that they cannot always solve without professional help. The first step is to recognise that we cannot face alone these issues that affects and alters our daily lives. If you are feeling anxious, sad, tired or depressed, you are suffering a loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy, you cannot control everyday situations or emotions, if you have trouble sleeping or sleep a lot or even if you are experiencing lack of appetite or overeat, get in touch.
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Lenny Roberts-Flanders
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Glasgow G20  (Online Only)
Gestalt Therapy looks at the whole person and is holistic in its approach This means that what ever is happening in the person's life they can bring it to counselling and talk things through and work towards creative sustainable solutions and coping strategies. The family systems approach says that the family is more than the sum of its parts. When something affects one member of the group, it can have a resounding impact on every other member of the family. For that same reason, the strength and stability of the family unit can provide balance and support when one family member is experiencing problems.
Gestalt Therapy looks at the whole person and is holistic in its approach This means that what ever is happening in the person's life they can bring it to counselling and talk things through and work towards creative sustainable solutions and coping strategies. The family systems approach says that the family is more than the sum of its parts. When something affects one member of the group, it can have a resounding impact on every other member of the family. For that same reason, the strength and stability of the family unit can provide balance and support when one family member is experiencing problems.
0141 673 4836 View 0141 673 4836
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Craig Ferguson Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G76
I am - at heart - a Person-Centred Therapist, although I have also been trained in Existentialist, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis techniques in addition to using Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioural tools where applicable.
I am a fully qualified and professionally registered therapist with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am based in The Greenbank Rooms, in the suburb of Clarkston, on the southside of Glasgow. My space has easily accessible public transport links (bus and train) and on-street/off-street parking close by. I also offers online sessions with clients. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and holistic space to explore the reasons for whatever emotional difficulties you may be experiencing. Care, trust and empathy with respect to your situation are guaranteed - without exception.
I am - at heart - a Person-Centred Therapist, although I have also been trained in Existentialist, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis techniques in addition to using Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioural tools where applicable.
I am a fully qualified and professionally registered therapist with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am based in The Greenbank Rooms, in the suburb of Clarkston, on the southside of Glasgow. My space has easily accessible public transport links (bus and train) and on-street/off-street parking close by. I also offers online sessions with clients. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and holistic space to explore the reasons for whatever emotional difficulties you may be experiencing. Care, trust and empathy with respect to your situation are guaranteed - without exception.
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Iain Campbell Counselling
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH9
In my clinical traininI am registered with the Gestalt Practitioners Training Institute and abide by their code of ethics.
Why do we seek counselling? When life seems to move in ways we cannot control, we might feel anxious, overwhelmed or fearful. When we are out of sync with life, we can feel stuck, depressed or isolated. As a result, we can feel the impact on our emotional and mental well-being in our personal and professional lives, not to mention relationships. Do you want to live a more connected life? In therapeutic sessions with me, I will support you to understand and deal with difficult thoughts as well as challenging feelings and emotions so you can live a more integrated life.
In my clinical traininI am registered with the Gestalt Practitioners Training Institute and abide by their code of ethics.
Why do we seek counselling? When life seems to move in ways we cannot control, we might feel anxious, overwhelmed or fearful. When we are out of sync with life, we can feel stuck, depressed or isolated. As a result, we can feel the impact on our emotional and mental well-being in our personal and professional lives, not to mention relationships. Do you want to live a more connected life? In therapeutic sessions with me, I will support you to understand and deal with difficult thoughts as well as challenging feelings and emotions so you can live a more integrated life.
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Colin Marshall
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Glasgow G3
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life.
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life.
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Susanna Holland
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH10
I practice Gestalt therapy it’s a holistic and creative therapy that has many tools to support the process of overcoming trauma and deal with anxiety and depression.
Are you struggling? Perhaps you feel you’re stuck and fear your're going round in circles. Sometimes we need support to make sense of our lives, find our way back, forward or sideways. Sometimes, we need someone else to hear, understand us and be alongside us on our journey, to help us see the broader view. Perhaps you’ve had or are having a hard time but don’t know how to change or even if that’s possible. But you hope for something different, for growth as all living creatures do, in the same way new growth reaches for the light. Whatever it is, life is inevitable and change is possible even if it doesn’t feel that way just now.
I practice Gestalt therapy it’s a holistic and creative therapy that has many tools to support the process of overcoming trauma and deal with anxiety and depression.
Are you struggling? Perhaps you feel you’re stuck and fear your're going round in circles. Sometimes we need support to make sense of our lives, find our way back, forward or sideways. Sometimes, we need someone else to hear, understand us and be alongside us on our journey, to help us see the broader view. Perhaps you’ve had or are having a hard time but don’t know how to change or even if that’s possible. But you hope for something different, for growth as all living creatures do, in the same way new growth reaches for the light. Whatever it is, life is inevitable and change is possible even if it doesn’t feel that way just now.
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Jenny Kathryn Parks
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT4
I am trained in a variety of modalities such as: Person-Centred, CBT, Existential, Reality, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and more.
Thanks for stopping by. I'm an integrative therapist committed to providing a natural, gentle, empathetic, professional and safe space to all who come for therapy. I'm a fully registered member of the BACP. I understand that the human experience inevitability brings difficulty and challenge. In that sense, therapy is embedded in the very art of being human and it can be an empowering tool in helping us rebuild, restore or reintegrate our incredible capacity for resilience in the face of life's challenges.
I am trained in a variety of modalities such as: Person-Centred, CBT, Existential, Reality, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and more.
Thanks for stopping by. I'm an integrative therapist committed to providing a natural, gentle, empathetic, professional and safe space to all who come for therapy. I'm a fully registered member of the BACP. I understand that the human experience inevitability brings difficulty and challenge. In that sense, therapy is embedded in the very art of being human and it can be an empowering tool in helping us rebuild, restore or reintegrate our incredible capacity for resilience in the face of life's challenges.
028 9694 3469 View 028 9694 3469
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Dr Beata (Bea) Michalska
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH6  (Online Only)
I have an extensive experience in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with elements of other approaches, such as mindfulness, Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Schema and Compassion Focused Therapy.
For the past ten years I have been helping individuals, couples and families with mental health difficulties. My professional journey includes over 8 years of NHS practice, big chunk of it dedicated to helping those on psychiatric wards. Now I work mainly in my private practice. Typical problems that I have experience treating include depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment difficulties, trauma/PTSD, stress and relationship difficulties. I see psychotherapy as a personal journey, a chance to get to know yourself better, a safe space to explore and to grow. My interests lie in a human, in embodied experience and in the process.
I have an extensive experience in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with elements of other approaches, such as mindfulness, Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Schema and Compassion Focused Therapy.
For the past ten years I have been helping individuals, couples and families with mental health difficulties. My professional journey includes over 8 years of NHS practice, big chunk of it dedicated to helping those on psychiatric wards. Now I work mainly in my private practice. Typical problems that I have experience treating include depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment difficulties, trauma/PTSD, stress and relationship difficulties. I see psychotherapy as a personal journey, a chance to get to know yourself better, a safe space to explore and to grow. My interests lie in a human, in embodied experience and in the process.
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Time to heal
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clydebank G81
Hi I'm Sharon, thank you for viewing my profile. My approach of working is person centered. I am accredited in this field and I am a member of the bacp. I have additional training in CBT if required. I am very committed and passionate about my work. I am qualified 10 years in counselling and 20 years in group work. My experience of the clients I have worked alongside includes low mood, anxiety, low self esteem , addiction, depression, bereavement, childhood trauma, relationship issues, stress and wellbeing.
Hi I'm Sharon, thank you for viewing my profile. My approach of working is person centered. I am accredited in this field and I am a member of the bacp. I have additional training in CBT if required. I am very committed and passionate about my work. I am qualified 10 years in counselling and 20 years in group work. My experience of the clients I have worked alongside includes low mood, anxiety, low self esteem , addiction, depression, bereavement, childhood trauma, relationship issues, stress and wellbeing.
0141 673 5719 View 0141 673 5719
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Angela Brooke
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ipswich IP9
Life can sometimes be difficult and we may find ourselves struggling and feeling anxious, depressed and unconfident. We may find ourselves battling with the feelings evoked by loss, due to bereavement, relationship breakdown or even the children leaving home. Counselling is not a magic cure, but talking to an empathic, skilled therapist can help; fostering both the processing of difficult feelings and resilience to better deal with what life throws at us, enabling us to move forward. The effect of just being listened to by those who have hitherto struggled to be heard can be both powerful and empowering.
Life can sometimes be difficult and we may find ourselves struggling and feeling anxious, depressed and unconfident. We may find ourselves battling with the feelings evoked by loss, due to bereavement, relationship breakdown or even the children leaving home. Counselling is not a magic cure, but talking to an empathic, skilled therapist can help; fostering both the processing of difficult feelings and resilience to better deal with what life throws at us, enabling us to move forward. The effect of just being listened to by those who have hitherto struggled to be heard can be both powerful and empowering.
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True North Counselling and Pyschotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hawick TD9
Life isn't always easy , we all face insurmountable mountains, curveballs and sucker punches I am here not to "fix you" but to give you the knowledge, confidence and resilience to confront , adapt and conquer what appears unconquerable.
Life isn't always easy , we all face insurmountable mountains, curveballs and sucker punches I am here not to "fix you" but to give you the knowledge, confidence and resilience to confront , adapt and conquer what appears unconquerable.
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Nicola Flanagan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G33
Hi and welcome to my page! I’m Nicola, an integrated counsellor which means I can apply a range of modalities to suit the clients individual needs. During therapy with myself, we will work together and develop an understanding of the areas clients wish to work on. We can face challenges together with empathy and patience. I consider myself to be compassionate, open and somewhat direct ,who respects clients from all walks of life. There is no judgment within therapy. Every human is unique in their own beautiful way! I currently offer online or face to face in stepps mon-fri from 9-6pm. Later times can be discussed if needed !
Hi and welcome to my page! I’m Nicola, an integrated counsellor which means I can apply a range of modalities to suit the clients individual needs. During therapy with myself, we will work together and develop an understanding of the areas clients wish to work on. We can face challenges together with empathy and patience. I consider myself to be compassionate, open and somewhat direct ,who respects clients from all walks of life. There is no judgment within therapy. Every human is unique in their own beautiful way! I currently offer online or face to face in stepps mon-fri from 9-6pm. Later times can be discussed if needed !
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Craig Still
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH12
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
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DB Counselling Service
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Antrim BT41
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified integrative counsellor providing a counselling service in the Mid-Ulster area. I have my own private facility which means I can offer a warm, safe, confidential environment where you can explore issues that are impacting on your life. my work is suited to your needs as therapy is individual to you, and what works best for you as an individual. Ensuring the best possible outcome. I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and find your own solutions to problems. I will listen and support you without judging or critizing.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified integrative counsellor providing a counselling service in the Mid-Ulster area. I have my own private facility which means I can offer a warm, safe, confidential environment where you can explore issues that are impacting on your life. my work is suited to your needs as therapy is individual to you, and what works best for you as an individual. Ensuring the best possible outcome. I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and find your own solutions to problems. I will listen and support you without judging or critizing.
07429 764073 View 07429 764073

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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.