Motivational Interviewing Counselling in Malpas
Lesley Ann Greenwood
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Malpas SY14
We all need to talk to someone at times, right now life is extremely difficult for many of us! Talking issues through is often the best way to deal with our conflicting emotions. I specialise in depression, anxiety, and weight management, along with mid-life transitions and relationship counseling. I believe talking to someone totally unconnected to the problem can help clients see their situation through fresh eyes. I use a combination of therapies to help clients restructure their lives and issues. I am based in a private location in South Cheshire. I also have clients based around the globe via video. Discretion is paramount!
We all need to talk to someone at times, right now life is extremely difficult for many of us! Talking issues through is often the best way to deal with our conflicting emotions. I specialise in depression, anxiety, and weight management, along with mid-life transitions and relationship counseling. I believe talking to someone totally unconnected to the problem can help clients see their situation through fresh eyes. I use a combination of therapies to help clients restructure their lives and issues. I am based in a private location in South Cheshire. I also have clients based around the globe via video. Discretion is paramount!
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The Chester Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chester CH3 (Online Only)
I offer evidence-based psychological therapy to children, young people and families that experience a range of mental health and emotional difficulties. My focus is to collaborate with individuals and communities, tailoring psychological therapies to meet the needs of the families I serve. My mission is to empower children, young people, and families to not only overcome challenges but to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
I offer evidence-based psychological therapy to children, young people and families that experience a range of mental health and emotional difficulties. My focus is to collaborate with individuals and communities, tailoring psychological therapies to meet the needs of the families I serve. My mission is to empower children, young people, and families to not only overcome challenges but to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
Dr Kate Rose
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Tarporley CW6
I help people to overcome their past, so that they can embrace their future. So often, the things we are struggling with in life, can be linked back to our early life experiences or difficult life events, which can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves, our relationships with others and our overall well being. My goal is to help my clients understand and make sense of their past experiences and explore how their current difficulties may fit into this. I help them to learn new skills and break old patterns so that they can reclaim the life that they want.
I help people to overcome their past, so that they can embrace their future. So often, the things we are struggling with in life, can be linked back to our early life experiences or difficult life events, which can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves, our relationships with others and our overall well being. My goal is to help my clients understand and make sense of their past experiences and explore how their current difficulties may fit into this. I help them to learn new skills and break old patterns so that they can reclaim the life that they want.
Online Therapists
Dr Catherine (Katie) Moizer
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Mirfield WF14
I am a highly experienced and skilled Clinical Psychologist of 17 years. I provide psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults with a wide range of presenting issues, such as anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship issues and eating related issues. I have a wide range of experience and skills to draw from, with specialist knowledge and skills in assessment (including cognitive assessment), cognitive behavioural approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing and cognitive analytical mapping. I am fully DBS checked.
I am a highly experienced and skilled Clinical Psychologist of 17 years. I provide psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults with a wide range of presenting issues, such as anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship issues and eating related issues. I have a wide range of experience and skills to draw from, with specialist knowledge and skills in assessment (including cognitive assessment), cognitive behavioural approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing and cognitive analytical mapping. I am fully DBS checked.
Xenia Kamprizef
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Liverpool L2
I am an experienced counselor and psychotherapist with more than 10 years experience in the NHS. I specialize in working with adults who experience mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma and long term physical health conditions. I am a Person Centred Counselor and EMDR practitioner. My practice is informed by other approaches such as CBT and motivational interviewing. I am a native Greek speaker. As a counselor, I believe in my client’s potential for self-growth. I put my client’s experience and hopes first and I do not let my own values interfere. My style and approach are compassionate and non-judgmental.
I am an experienced counselor and psychotherapist with more than 10 years experience in the NHS. I specialize in working with adults who experience mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma and long term physical health conditions. I am a Person Centred Counselor and EMDR practitioner. My practice is informed by other approaches such as CBT and motivational interviewing. I am a native Greek speaker. As a counselor, I believe in my client’s potential for self-growth. I put my client’s experience and hopes first and I do not let my own values interfere. My style and approach are compassionate and non-judgmental.
Dr Rachel Attfield
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheffield S11
I use a range of approaches (including CFT, ACT, CBT, EMDR and motivational interviewing).
Hello. I'm Dr Rachel Attfield, an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have experience in working with people with a range of psychological issues. For over 15 years, I have worked with people who are living with physical health conditions (including life limiting diagnoses). Such diagnoses can impact how someone feels emotionally and it can be important to think about the interaction between physical and mental health. In addition to this, I have experience working with a range of different presentations, including trauma, OCD , depression and people struggling to make the changes that they want in life.
I use a range of approaches (including CFT, ACT, CBT, EMDR and motivational interviewing).
Hello. I'm Dr Rachel Attfield, an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have experience in working with people with a range of psychological issues. For over 15 years, I have worked with people who are living with physical health conditions (including life limiting diagnoses). Such diagnoses can impact how someone feels emotionally and it can be important to think about the interaction between physical and mental health. In addition to this, I have experience working with a range of different presentations, including trauma, OCD , depression and people struggling to make the changes that they want in life.
Dr Anna Chisholm
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Sale M33
I am a qualified Health Psychologist trained in a range of therapies including Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and have experience and expertise in applying behaviour change science and principles.
I provide support for people wanting to make a change to their lives in order to live well and live healthy. Changing an element of your lifestyle can be extremely challenging, for example managing your weight, stopping smoking or reducing alcohol consumption. Often these factors are tied up with the complexities of our lives, managing stress, living with illness, overcoming obstacles in our lives. I work with people to help them make lasting and meaningful changes to behaviours that are causing them difficulties and find ways to improve overall health and wellbeing.
I am a qualified Health Psychologist trained in a range of therapies including Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and have experience and expertise in applying behaviour change science and principles.
I provide support for people wanting to make a change to their lives in order to live well and live healthy. Changing an element of your lifestyle can be extremely challenging, for example managing your weight, stopping smoking or reducing alcohol consumption. Often these factors are tied up with the complexities of our lives, managing stress, living with illness, overcoming obstacles in our lives. I work with people to help them make lasting and meaningful changes to behaviours that are causing them difficulties and find ways to improve overall health and wellbeing.
Ceri Parry
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Additionally, if you feel a little lost and are unsure which path to take next, I offer sessions with a specific focus on self-improvement using positive psychology and motivational interviewing techniques.
Hello and welcome. My name is Ceri and I’m a registered Psychotherapist. I can help you with the following: imposter syndrome, ADHD, Neurodiversity, perfectionism and high achieving, anxiety and panic attacks, low self-esteem and confidence, body image and body positivity, work stress, relationship problems, depression, trauma, finding purpose and meaning, self-acceptance, phone addiction or doom-scrolling, binge eating, addiction and implementing new changes.
Additionally, if you feel a little lost and are unsure which path to take next, I offer sessions with a specific focus on self-improvement using positive psychology and motivational interviewing techniques.
Hello and welcome. My name is Ceri and I’m a registered Psychotherapist. I can help you with the following: imposter syndrome, ADHD, Neurodiversity, perfectionism and high achieving, anxiety and panic attacks, low self-esteem and confidence, body image and body positivity, work stress, relationship problems, depression, trauma, finding purpose and meaning, self-acceptance, phone addiction or doom-scrolling, binge eating, addiction and implementing new changes.
Lyn Kirby
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Llandysul SA44
I have worked as a therapist for over 30 years and started my career in the field of Addiction at the Promis Centre in Kent. I have gained a wealth of experience in the field of addiction and have worked with some of the internationally respected leaders in this field, including Dr. Max Glatt who was recognised as a leading authority in the treatment of addiction and he inspired in his staff a passion that recovery is possible for anyone struggling with addiction. I also worked alongside Dr Tom Barth known for his work in Motivational Interviewing. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience with issues other than addiction.
I have worked as a therapist for over 30 years and started my career in the field of Addiction at the Promis Centre in Kent. I have gained a wealth of experience in the field of addiction and have worked with some of the internationally respected leaders in this field, including Dr. Max Glatt who was recognised as a leading authority in the treatment of addiction and he inspired in his staff a passion that recovery is possible for anyone struggling with addiction. I also worked alongside Dr Tom Barth known for his work in Motivational Interviewing. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience with issues other than addiction.
Elizabeth Hale
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Fladbury WR10
As well as health psychology training I use the therapeutic approaches of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing, and I am a Mindfulness Practitioner.
I work with adult clients who feel they need some help taking care of their psychological well-being. I can help with: Anxiety; social anxiety; health anxiety; stress and "burnout". Low mood and depression. I can work with clients to achieve life transitions and promote compassionate self-care. I have expertise in working with people who have chronic physical health conditions, particularly rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain; fibromyalgia; chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) and can assist in the management of "long covid". I use Mindfulness and provide a future-focused therapeutic approach.
As well as health psychology training I use the therapeutic approaches of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing, and I am a Mindfulness Practitioner.
I work with adult clients who feel they need some help taking care of their psychological well-being. I can help with: Anxiety; social anxiety; health anxiety; stress and "burnout". Low mood and depression. I can work with clients to achieve life transitions and promote compassionate self-care. I have expertise in working with people who have chronic physical health conditions, particularly rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain; fibromyalgia; chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) and can assist in the management of "long covid". I use Mindfulness and provide a future-focused therapeutic approach.
Kingsley Ogun
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Manchester M3 (Online Only)
This includes, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Motivational Interviewing & Life Coaching.
Are you struggling with trauma, low self esteem, depression, self sabotaging behaviours, obsessions ,anxiety, or major life events? There comes a time when these issues get on top of us , we feel stuck and need to make a change!. I am a Registered and fully accredited BABCP Psychotherapist and Core Mental Health Professional (NMC Registered) and I’d love to help you on your journey towards change and self-discovery. My goals are to help you understand yourself, life experience and your trauma on a deeper level then to help brake unhelpful cycles/ patterns of thoughts and behaviours creating a positive change.
This includes, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Motivational Interviewing & Life Coaching.
Are you struggling with trauma, low self esteem, depression, self sabotaging behaviours, obsessions ,anxiety, or major life events? There comes a time when these issues get on top of us , we feel stuck and need to make a change!. I am a Registered and fully accredited BABCP Psychotherapist and Core Mental Health Professional (NMC Registered) and I’d love to help you on your journey towards change and self-discovery. My goals are to help you understand yourself, life experience and your trauma on a deeper level then to help brake unhelpful cycles/ patterns of thoughts and behaviours creating a positive change.
Julie Ruth Jones
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hengoed CF82
My Counselling style is Integrative, but I draw heavily upon CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I tailor my sessions to suit the need of the Client and the issues that they bring. I work with a wide range of issues, I specialise in Trauma and PTSD and offer The Rewind Technique as an affective Trauma Interion. I am trained by Dr David Mus in delivering the Rewind Technique. I also specialise in Addiction and use Motivational Interviewing as an effective Theoretical Model. I work will all Addictive Behaviours. I also work with Bereavement and Loss and all aspects of Mental Health. I work at your pace and with your Goals.
My Counselling style is Integrative, but I draw heavily upon CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I tailor my sessions to suit the need of the Client and the issues that they bring. I work with a wide range of issues, I specialise in Trauma and PTSD and offer The Rewind Technique as an affective Trauma Interion. I am trained by Dr David Mus in delivering the Rewind Technique. I also specialise in Addiction and use Motivational Interviewing as an effective Theoretical Model. I work will all Addictive Behaviours. I also work with Bereavement and Loss and all aspects of Mental Health. I work at your pace and with your Goals.
Matthew Hopkins
Counsellor, MSc, MHGI
Verified Verified
Leigh WN7
As a fully qualified human givens therapist, I use methods proven to work from other models (cognitive therapy, behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution focused approaches, motivational interviewing, reflective listening and hypnotherapy) whilst incorporating unique insights and techniques which make a world of difference in what is achievable.
Are you seeking peace of mind and relief from your current emotional challenges? Whatever it may be that you are struggling with, I can help you. If you are struggling with stress and uncomfortable emotions, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties or any problems that come with challenging life situations, please get in touch. As a specialist in stress management I can help you start to get your life into the right balance. Together, we can find the right solutions for you. I can assure you that it is my aim to provide you with the best experience possible and give you the help you need in the fewest number of sessions possible.
As a fully qualified human givens therapist, I use methods proven to work from other models (cognitive therapy, behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution focused approaches, motivational interviewing, reflective listening and hypnotherapy) whilst incorporating unique insights and techniques which make a world of difference in what is achievable.
Are you seeking peace of mind and relief from your current emotional challenges? Whatever it may be that you are struggling with, I can help you. If you are struggling with stress and uncomfortable emotions, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties or any problems that come with challenging life situations, please get in touch. As a specialist in stress management I can help you start to get your life into the right balance. Together, we can find the right solutions for you. I can assure you that it is my aim to provide you with the best experience possible and give you the help you need in the fewest number of sessions possible.
Pittmain Addictions Specialist Therapy Service
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Birmingham B14
All Addictions Speciality Therapy 20 years experience using eclectic counselling methods including motivational interviewing and rational emotive approach specifically for addictions, 10 years addictions practitioner/management.
Feel like your starting to lose everything including your sanity ? loneliness ,loss of interest in past pleasures, cravings, withdrawals mood swings and irritability, guilt, work position threatened, unmanageable finance and debt, relationships in decline, health issues occurring, not sure how to dig yourself out or even if you do it still wont necessarily work, have managed the climb back from it and now help others too, call now for a chat, the offer is 1-1 therapy that will get you to the solutions from the above.
All Addictions Speciality Therapy 20 years experience using eclectic counselling methods including motivational interviewing and rational emotive approach specifically for addictions, 10 years addictions practitioner/management.
Feel like your starting to lose everything including your sanity ? loneliness ,loss of interest in past pleasures, cravings, withdrawals mood swings and irritability, guilt, work position threatened, unmanageable finance and debt, relationships in decline, health issues occurring, not sure how to dig yourself out or even if you do it still wont necessarily work, have managed the climb back from it and now help others too, call now for a chat, the offer is 1-1 therapy that will get you to the solutions from the above.
Michelle Kelly
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B18
I am a qualified counsellor with a BACP Accredited qualification working to the BACP Ethical framework. My counselling is underpinned with qualifications in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, Gangs, Anger Management, Criminal Psychology and a Bsc in Adult Mental Health Nursing. I am trained Integratively but apply focus on CBT, Motivational Interviewing techniques and Humanistic Approaches. Supporting a variety of needs to help enhance the quality of life of those I support to help build resilience. I am a member of the BACP Accredited register and Accredited register for The Foundation for Infant loss.
I am a qualified counsellor with a BACP Accredited qualification working to the BACP Ethical framework. My counselling is underpinned with qualifications in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, Gangs, Anger Management, Criminal Psychology and a Bsc in Adult Mental Health Nursing. I am trained Integratively but apply focus on CBT, Motivational Interviewing techniques and Humanistic Approaches. Supporting a variety of needs to help enhance the quality of life of those I support to help build resilience. I am a member of the BACP Accredited register and Accredited register for The Foundation for Infant loss.
Scott Lee @ The Retreat Clinics Manchester
MSc
Verified Verified
Manchester M20
I am able to offer CBT, Systemic Family Interventions, DBT Skills, Problem Solving, Coaching and Motivational Interviewing to overcome your problems.
I offer my services to a variety of clients. I have experience working in the NHS as a mental health practitioner & social worker. I am able to support individuals, couples, young people, and families with mental health concerns working collaboratively to try improve the current situation, and make meaningful lasting change. I am able to offer face to face sessions at the Retreat Clinic Manchester, call on the number above and ask for myself, and if I'm not available, they can offer alternative therapies or therapists. Get in touch!
I am able to offer CBT, Systemic Family Interventions, DBT Skills, Problem Solving, Coaching and Motivational Interviewing to overcome your problems.
I offer my services to a variety of clients. I have experience working in the NHS as a mental health practitioner & social worker. I am able to support individuals, couples, young people, and families with mental health concerns working collaboratively to try improve the current situation, and make meaningful lasting change. I am able to offer face to face sessions at the Retreat Clinic Manchester, call on the number above and ask for myself, and if I'm not available, they can offer alternative therapies or therapists. Get in touch!
Ishbel Grace Straker
Verified Verified
Liverpool L3
I use therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy as well as a prescribing service if appropriate and work with people who are both physically and/or psychologically impacted by mental health issues or addiction,.
As the owner and director of I Straker Consultants, working from my private practice at The Honeycomb Building in Liverpool city centre, I specialise in Anxiety, Depression, Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health, Perimenopausal and Gambling addiction treatment in Liverpool, Merseyside and the surrounding areas. I am a Consultant Prescribing Nurse who studied Psychiatric Nursing at University of Central Lancashire and gained her Masters in Prescribing at the University of West London. Ishbel specialises in ADHD assessments, diagnosis and treatment for adults. The charges for these assessments are £390. .
I use therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy as well as a prescribing service if appropriate and work with people who are both physically and/or psychologically impacted by mental health issues or addiction,.
As the owner and director of I Straker Consultants, working from my private practice at The Honeycomb Building in Liverpool city centre, I specialise in Anxiety, Depression, Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health, Perimenopausal and Gambling addiction treatment in Liverpool, Merseyside and the surrounding areas. I am a Consultant Prescribing Nurse who studied Psychiatric Nursing at University of Central Lancashire and gained her Masters in Prescribing at the University of West London. Ishbel specialises in ADHD assessments, diagnosis and treatment for adults. The charges for these assessments are £390. .
Lisa Benge Psychotherapy Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Northampton NN6
My name is Lisa Benge. I am accredited with the BABCP and a member of EMDR Europe. I specialise in CBT & EMDR face to face, via video link and telephone. I have an MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy and I am qualified in EMDR therapy. I also deliver Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy. I have 20 years’ experience working in the NHS as a Therapist and before that a Team Manager in mental health services (NHS). I have 10 years’ experience working in private practice.
My name is Lisa Benge. I am accredited with the BABCP and a member of EMDR Europe. I specialise in CBT & EMDR face to face, via video link and telephone. I have an MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy and I am qualified in EMDR therapy. I also deliver Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy. I have 20 years’ experience working in the NHS as a Therapist and before that a Team Manager in mental health services (NHS). I have 10 years’ experience working in private practice.
Lucy Harrison
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Addingham LS29 (Online Only)
I have an integrative approach to counselling, I qualified as a Person Centred counsellor and have qualified in CBT, solution focussed therapy, creative writing and motivational interviewing which means I can meet the needs of more people as not one approach fits or suits all.
Being in therapy is something many of us have needed over the course of our lives, by acknowledging you need some help now you have already come a long way. By working together we can make a real difference in how you cope and live your life. Over the years I have worked in a variety of settings helping people who were struggling with issues such as fear, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, stress, self harm, addiction, co dependency, anger. I have been helping people come to terms with their past, enjoy the present and look forward to the future for the past 18 years.
I have an integrative approach to counselling, I qualified as a Person Centred counsellor and have qualified in CBT, solution focussed therapy, creative writing and motivational interviewing which means I can meet the needs of more people as not one approach fits or suits all.
Being in therapy is something many of us have needed over the course of our lives, by acknowledging you need some help now you have already come a long way. By working together we can make a real difference in how you cope and live your life. Over the years I have worked in a variety of settings helping people who were struggling with issues such as fear, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, stress, self harm, addiction, co dependency, anger. I have been helping people come to terms with their past, enjoy the present and look forward to the future for the past 18 years.
Psychological Progress Centre
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
Ystrad Mynach CF82 (Online Only)
I also offer treatment services for mild/moderate conditions that primarily focus on the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Brief Negotiated Interviewing (BNI).
Hi, my name is Ross Cullis, I'm a Psychological and Professional Addiction Support Worker with extensive personal and professional experience within this sector. Unlike many other Psychological Support Staff: I have lived experience of the issues in which I offer support (I understand your problems and this understanding hasn't been developed solely from a book or classroom, although my knowledge in this area is also extensive). I recognise the issues in attending therapy and conduct all sessions via online messaging.
I also offer treatment services for mild/moderate conditions that primarily focus on the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Brief Negotiated Interviewing (BNI).
Hi, my name is Ross Cullis, I'm a Psychological and Professional Addiction Support Worker with extensive personal and professional experience within this sector. Unlike many other Psychological Support Staff: I have lived experience of the issues in which I offer support (I understand your problems and this understanding hasn't been developed solely from a book or classroom, although my knowledge in this area is also extensive). I recognise the issues in attending therapy and conduct all sessions via online messaging.
Motivational Interviewing Counsellors
How does motivational interviewing work?
Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathises, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.
Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?
Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviours in children.
How long does motivational interviewing last?
Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.
What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?
In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behaviour.