Photo of Jakub Przemek Potorski, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Jakub Przemek Potorski
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W5  (Online Only)
Pracuję z osobami indywidualnymi, parami i grupami, które zmagają się z traumą, seksualnością, tożsamością rasową i kulturową, lękiem, depresją, samotnością, trudnościami w relacjach (w tym relacją z sobą), dysfunkcją seksualną, wstydem, niską samooceną, gniewem, stresem i wiele innych.  Moją filozofią jest tworzenie relacji terapeutycznej, której podstawą jest zaufanie, empatia i otwartość, gdzie będziesz mógł(a) odnaleźć komfort, szacunek, poczucie bezpieczeństwa, a przede wszystkim akceptację i promocję twoich potrzeb, indywidualności i różnorodności.
Pracuję z osobami indywidualnymi, parami i grupami, które zmagają się z traumą, seksualnością, tożsamością rasową i kulturową, lękiem, depresją, samotnością, trudnościami w relacjach (w tym relacją z sobą), dysfunkcją seksualną, wstydem, niską samooceną, gniewem, stresem i wiele innych.  Moją filozofią jest tworzenie relacji terapeutycznej, której podstawą jest zaufanie, empatia i otwartość, gdzie będziesz mógł(a) odnaleźć komfort, szacunek, poczucie bezpieczeństwa, a przede wszystkim akceptację i promocję twoich potrzeb, indywidualności i różnorodności.
020 3958 4299 View 020 3958 4299
Photo of Elzbieta (Ela) Chodyniecka, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Elzbieta (Ela) Chodyniecka
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W5  (Online Only)
Chcę zaprosić Cię do bliskiej, osobistej podróży w głąb siebie, której celem jest poprawa Twojego doświadczenia w życiu osobistym i relacji. Jestem psychoterapeutą relacyjnym i pracuję w sposób oparty na współpracy, aby wspierać moich klientów w ich podróży odkrywania siebie i osobistej zmiany podczas procesu terapeutycznego. W swojej pracy kieruję się etycznymi zasadami równości ("Ja jestem OK i Ty jesteś OK"), uważności i szacunku dla potrzeb i wyborów klientów. Wierzę, że każda osoba może rozwinąć swój potencjał, który prowadzi do osobistej autonomii, spontaniczności i satysfakcji.
Chcę zaprosić Cię do bliskiej, osobistej podróży w głąb siebie, której celem jest poprawa Twojego doświadczenia w życiu osobistym i relacji. Jestem psychoterapeutą relacyjnym i pracuję w sposób oparty na współpracy, aby wspierać moich klientów w ich podróży odkrywania siebie i osobistej zmiany podczas procesu terapeutycznego. W swojej pracy kieruję się etycznymi zasadami równości ("Ja jestem OK i Ty jesteś OK"), uważności i szacunku dla potrzeb i wyborów klientów. Wierzę, że każda osoba może rozwinąć swój potencjał, który prowadzi do osobistej autonomii, spontaniczności i satysfakcji.
020 3947 6206 View 020 3947 6206
Photo of Agnieszka Marszewska, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Agnieszka Marszewska
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W5
Powody dla których sięgasz po terapię mogą być różne - głęboki smutek, niepokój, stres, brak pewności siebie... Twoje problemy mogą manifestować się w relacjach z innymi, w sferze prywatnej lub zawodowej. A może trapi Cię coś co po prostu odbiera smak życia, ale trudno Ci to 'coś' zdefiniować? Jestem gotowa wesprzeć Cię z czymkolwek się dzisiaj tutaj zwracasz. Oferuję Ci empatyczną, pozbawioną osądu i bezpieczną przestrzeń opartą na solidnym psychoterapeutycznym wykształceniu i doświadczeniu. Bedziemy pracować w Twoim tempie i w pełnym poszanowaniu Twojej autonomii.
Powody dla których sięgasz po terapię mogą być różne - głęboki smutek, niepokój, stres, brak pewności siebie... Twoje problemy mogą manifestować się w relacjach z innymi, w sferze prywatnej lub zawodowej. A może trapi Cię coś co po prostu odbiera smak życia, ale trudno Ci to 'coś' zdefiniować? Jestem gotowa wesprzeć Cię z czymkolwek się dzisiaj tutaj zwracasz. Oferuję Ci empatyczną, pozbawioną osądu i bezpieczną przestrzeń opartą na solidnym psychoterapeutycznym wykształceniu i doświadczeniu. Bedziemy pracować w Twoim tempie i w pełnym poszanowaniu Twojej autonomii.
020 7183 9873 View 020 7183 9873
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Monika Wisniewska
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
West London, London W6
Jeśli myślisz o znalezieniu psychologa, prawdopodobnie coś trudnego dzieje się w Twoim życiu i coraz trudniej Ci sobie z tym poradzić. Niesatysfakcjonujące relacje z innymi, sięganie po używki, nieradzenie sobie ze stresem to bardzo częste powody zgłoszenia do mnie. Wiedz, że nie musisz przechodzić przez te trudności samotnie. Jestem polskim psychologiem w UK i oferuję konsultacje zarówno online jak i stacjonarnie w moim gabinecie w Berkshire. Specjalizuję się w pracy z osobami przeżywającymi kryzysy życiowe, mającymi trudności w odnalezieniu się na emigracji, uzależnionymi. Oferuję również terapię dla dzieci w wieku szkolnym
Jeśli myślisz o znalezieniu psychologa, prawdopodobnie coś trudnego dzieje się w Twoim życiu i coraz trudniej Ci sobie z tym poradzić. Niesatysfakcjonujące relacje z innymi, sięganie po używki, nieradzenie sobie ze stresem to bardzo częste powody zgłoszenia do mnie. Wiedz, że nie musisz przechodzić przez te trudności samotnie. Jestem polskim psychologiem w UK i oferuję konsultacje zarówno online jak i stacjonarnie w moim gabinecie w Berkshire. Specjalizuję się w pracy z osobami przeżywającymi kryzysy życiowe, mającymi trudności w odnalezieniu się na emigracji, uzależnionymi. Oferuję również terapię dla dzieci w wieku szkolnym
0118 230 8526 View 0118 230 8526
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Re-connect EFT Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1K
As skilled practitioners specialising in the renowned Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we offer compassionate expert guidance towards reconnection, healing and greater life success. Our practitioners have years of experience working with couples and families to help with a range of emotional, relational and sexual issues. We help them move towards safe and loving emotional connection from being stuck in destructive conflict patterns of attack-withdraw and blame-defend. We also work with individuals (including children and young people) to help with mental health, sexual and relational issues, addictions and interpersonal trauma.
As skilled practitioners specialising in the renowned Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we offer compassionate expert guidance towards reconnection, healing and greater life success. Our practitioners have years of experience working with couples and families to help with a range of emotional, relational and sexual issues. We help them move towards safe and loving emotional connection from being stuck in destructive conflict patterns of attack-withdraw and blame-defend. We also work with individuals (including children and young people) to help with mental health, sexual and relational issues, addictions and interpersonal trauma.
020 3962 0906 View 020 3962 0906
Photo of Katarzyna Inglot Counselling and Psychotherapy, Counsellor in West London, London, England
Katarzyna Inglot Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1G
I work within an integrative framework, based on the relational paradigm.
Raising awareness, developing personal growth, and release from suffering are core to my therapeutic approach. In doing so, I provide an empathic, non-judgmental, confidential space for clients where they can share their thoughts and feelings. The safe environment which I create gives an opportunity to my clients to explore difficult areas and painful experiences. I am also focused on linking the past and present, in order to increase the client’s awareness of how their childhood experiences contributed to shaping their adulthood, and how it manifests itself in the present moment.
I work within an integrative framework, based on the relational paradigm.
Raising awareness, developing personal growth, and release from suffering are core to my therapeutic approach. In doing so, I provide an empathic, non-judgmental, confidential space for clients where they can share their thoughts and feelings. The safe environment which I create gives an opportunity to my clients to explore difficult areas and painful experiences. I am also focused on linking the past and present, in order to increase the client’s awareness of how their childhood experiences contributed to shaping their adulthood, and how it manifests itself in the present moment.
01353 885151 View 01353 885151
Photo of Ela Tureczek, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Ela Tureczek
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W5
Psychotherapy is about how you think. It is about how you live with your emotions. It is about the perspectives you bring to relating with the people who matter to you. It is about what you aspire to in your life and how you may unwittingly make it harder for yourself to reach those goals. It is about being helped to see that the change you seek is already within you. It is coming to recognise and appreciate the spark of something eternal that is your core.
Psychotherapy is about how you think. It is about how you live with your emotions. It is about the perspectives you bring to relating with the people who matter to you. It is about what you aspire to in your life and how you may unwittingly make it harder for yourself to reach those goals. It is about being helped to see that the change you seek is already within you. It is coming to recognise and appreciate the spark of something eternal that is your core.
01748 901514 View 01748 901514
Photo of Monika Gos, Psychologist in West London, London, England
Monika Gos
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
West London, London W1U
The fact that we are alive, proves we are resilient and creative enough in our attempts to face life’s challenges. At times our experience may become overwhelming or too painful to adapt to, or the adaptation may come with great consequences. The long-term effects of this may lead to anxiety, low mood or lack of confidence. When stress keeps us in its grip for too long, some health problems or physical pain / psychosomatic symptoms may develop as a consequence. You may be feeling that you cannot live fully or express yourself, as if there was a block or a barrier between you and life, you and others, or you and your core self.
The fact that we are alive, proves we are resilient and creative enough in our attempts to face life’s challenges. At times our experience may become overwhelming or too painful to adapt to, or the adaptation may come with great consequences. The long-term effects of this may lead to anxiety, low mood or lack of confidence. When stress keeps us in its grip for too long, some health problems or physical pain / psychosomatic symptoms may develop as a consequence. You may be feeling that you cannot live fully or express yourself, as if there was a block or a barrier between you and life, you and others, or you and your core self.
0115 824 3741 View 0115 824 3741
Photo of Piotr Jusik, Counsellor in West London, London, England
Piotr Jusik
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W14  (Online Only)
Do you belong to many cultures? Perhaps working in an international company? Are you a high-flyer who will benefit from a mixture of coaching & counselling? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, anger problems, loneliness, low self-esteem, or navigating major life changes such as changing jobs or moving to a new country, I have successfully helped clients with these issues both in the UK NHS and in my private practice. If you are a multicultural professional working in high-pressure environments wanting to improve your mental health and grow personally, you have come to the right place.
Do you belong to many cultures? Perhaps working in an international company? Are you a high-flyer who will benefit from a mixture of coaching & counselling? Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, anger problems, loneliness, low self-esteem, or navigating major life changes such as changing jobs or moving to a new country, I have successfully helped clients with these issues both in the UK NHS and in my private practice. If you are a multicultural professional working in high-pressure environments wanting to improve your mental health and grow personally, you have come to the right place.
020 3667 9837 View 020 3667 9837
Photo of Ania Dyczkowska, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Ania Dyczkowska
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W1W
I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over 15 years experience in the field and working in Central London and City of London. I offer short and long term therapy to adult individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. My aim is to support clients going through change and transition in their life to find a greater meaning and fulfilment personally and professionally. I work with relationships difficulty, career related problems, anxiety and stress, depression, PTSD, family issues, bereavement and loss, childhood trauma, self confidence and self esteem, life crisis and transitions, and addictive patterns.
I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over 15 years experience in the field and working in Central London and City of London. I offer short and long term therapy to adult individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. My aim is to support clients going through change and transition in their life to find a greater meaning and fulfilment personally and professionally. I work with relationships difficulty, career related problems, anxiety and stress, depression, PTSD, family issues, bereavement and loss, childhood trauma, self confidence and self esteem, life crisis and transitions, and addictive patterns.
020 3984 9683 View 020 3984 9683
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London Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W5
Our modern world has become a very tough place for many people. With the Covid-19 pandemic, uncertainty and fear around the Ukraine war, the cost of living crisis and numerous other personal struggles have left many people battling with their mental health and well being. But how has it affected you? Here at West London Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Services, we have a highly experienced team of therapists who are here to help you through whatever you're struggling with. Your wellbeing and happiness will always be our number one priority.
Our modern world has become a very tough place for many people. With the Covid-19 pandemic, uncertainty and fear around the Ukraine war, the cost of living crisis and numerous other personal struggles have left many people battling with their mental health and well being. But how has it affected you? Here at West London Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Services, we have a highly experienced team of therapists who are here to help you through whatever you're struggling with. Your wellbeing and happiness will always be our number one priority.
01895 547540 View 01895 547540
Photo of Justyna Kulczyk-Lewinska, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Justyna Kulczyk-Lewinska
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
West London, London W5  (Online Only)
In my practice as a sexologist, I am devoted to guiding couples and individuals who seek to enhance intimacy and resolve sexual difficulties. My ideal clients come to me with a variety of challenges, from navigating sexual dysfunction to exploring ways to deepen their emotional connection. They often seek not only relief from immediate concerns but also a path to long-term fulfilment in their sexual and romantic relationships.
In my practice as a sexologist, I am devoted to guiding couples and individuals who seek to enhance intimacy and resolve sexual difficulties. My ideal clients come to me with a variety of challenges, from navigating sexual dysfunction to exploring ways to deepen their emotional connection. They often seek not only relief from immediate concerns but also a path to long-term fulfilment in their sexual and romantic relationships.
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Photo of Beata Wierzbicka, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Beata Wierzbicka
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W5
I am a humanistic psychotherapist who offers supportive therapy, helping to resolve emotional difficulties and struggles in your life, and enabling you to live the life you want to live. I work with your individual life experiences, utilising your personal strengths and unique identity to enable personal growth and emotional well-being. In all cases, my aim is to enhance your quality of life through self-fulfilment and personal development. I work with adult individuals and couples, offering both short-term counselling and longer-term, open-ended therapy. As well as seeing people in private practice, I work extensively in the NHS.
I am a humanistic psychotherapist who offers supportive therapy, helping to resolve emotional difficulties and struggles in your life, and enabling you to live the life you want to live. I work with your individual life experiences, utilising your personal strengths and unique identity to enable personal growth and emotional well-being. In all cases, my aim is to enhance your quality of life through self-fulfilment and personal development. I work with adult individuals and couples, offering both short-term counselling and longer-term, open-ended therapy. As well as seeing people in private practice, I work extensively in the NHS.
020 4538 0211 View 020 4538 0211
Photo of Agnieszka Jacewicz, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Agnieszka Jacewicz
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W4
Over the years, I have work with clients on short-term and long-term arrangements, dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal crisis, anger, low self-esteem, panic disorders, relationship issues, trauma, questions of spirituality and meaning, such as Who am I?. From my own experience of therapy, insight some times is not enough. Therefore I might ask you to complete certain tasks designed to help you develop more effective skills. This approach often involves homework assignments. I draw on many techniques, including visualisation, dream exploration, drawing, role-play, and the most familiar method: conversation between two people.
Over the years, I have work with clients on short-term and long-term arrangements, dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal crisis, anger, low self-esteem, panic disorders, relationship issues, trauma, questions of spirituality and meaning, such as Who am I?. From my own experience of therapy, insight some times is not enough. Therefore I might ask you to complete certain tasks designed to help you develop more effective skills. This approach often involves homework assignments. I draw on many techniques, including visualisation, dream exploration, drawing, role-play, and the most familiar method: conversation between two people.
01748 902215 View 01748 902215
Photo of Marek Sarnecki, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Marek Sarnecki
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W1T
My name is Marek and I am a Psychotherapist and a Sex and Relationship Therapist who works in a private practice and in a higher education institution in London. I believe therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. I strongly believe that we simply repeat what we don't repair. I have a heart and a passion for the work I do in creating effective change. My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
My name is Marek and I am a Psychotherapist and a Sex and Relationship Therapist who works in a private practice and in a higher education institution in London. I believe therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. I strongly believe that we simply repeat what we don't repair. I have a heart and a passion for the work I do in creating effective change. My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
020 3962 2243 View 020 3962 2243
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Family Constellation London
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1G
Family Constellation is a therapeutic process conducted in a single session to deal with difficulties you experience with your partner, family or work relationships. Family Constellations can be a stand-alone approach to Personal Growth, or a useful support to other forms of Counselling, Coaching, Therapy, in either an Individual Session or a Workshop or Online or Telephone . The actions of others in your family system can have significant , often deeply unconscious) effects on you - even across generations. In constellation we look at the connection of your current life issues and problems to the past generations in your family
Family Constellation is a therapeutic process conducted in a single session to deal with difficulties you experience with your partner, family or work relationships. Family Constellations can be a stand-alone approach to Personal Growth, or a useful support to other forms of Counselling, Coaching, Therapy, in either an Individual Session or a Workshop or Online or Telephone . The actions of others in your family system can have significant , often deeply unconscious) effects on you - even across generations. In constellation we look at the connection of your current life issues and problems to the past generations in your family
020 3962 2032 View 020 3962 2032
Photo of Kasia Cole, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Kasia Cole
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
West London, London W1G
Hi, Kasia Cole here - a practising psychotherapist and an academic for over a decade in London. I created the Balance Psychotherapy APP for those who can’t be in psychotherapy, it’s not a right time at the moment, or you are in psychotherapy and you would like to deepen your experience in-between sessions or possibly speed up your healing. It is a unique programme that developed from the need of my clients to work with affect in depth and to balance it in their every day life. This is its strength and uniqueness - it works directly with emotions! Of course - I can always meet you for sessions.
Hi, Kasia Cole here - a practising psychotherapist and an academic for over a decade in London. I created the Balance Psychotherapy APP for those who can’t be in psychotherapy, it’s not a right time at the moment, or you are in psychotherapy and you would like to deepen your experience in-between sessions or possibly speed up your healing. It is a unique programme that developed from the need of my clients to work with affect in depth and to balance it in their every day life. This is its strength and uniqueness - it works directly with emotions! Of course - I can always meet you for sessions.
020 3984 9152 View 020 3984 9152
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CLiK Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
West London, London W13
My Name is Caroline Jench. I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained at the Gestalt Therapy Institute in Cracow and hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from SWPS University in Warsaw. I am a member of the EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy), and UKAGP (United Kingdom Association for Gestalt Practitioners). I gained my professional experience working in neurological and psychiatric facilities as well as within the private sector in Warsaw, Paris and now London. My work is supported by regular professional supervision.
My Name is Caroline Jench. I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained at the Gestalt Therapy Institute in Cracow and hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from SWPS University in Warsaw. I am a member of the EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy), and UKAGP (United Kingdom Association for Gestalt Practitioners). I gained my professional experience working in neurological and psychiatric facilities as well as within the private sector in Warsaw, Paris and now London. My work is supported by regular professional supervision.
020 3917 4558 View 020 3917 4558
Photo of Karolina Jobson, Counsellor in West London, London, England
Karolina Jobson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W8
Experienced qualified Counsellor and a Psychologist offering short term and open-ended therapy sessions face to face and online, with progressive experience across various mental health settings (NHS, charity sector, private practice). I am a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a British Psychological Society.
Experienced qualified Counsellor and a Psychologist offering short term and open-ended therapy sessions face to face and online, with progressive experience across various mental health settings (NHS, charity sector, private practice). I am a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a British Psychological Society.
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Photo of Kathy Stewart, Psychotherapist in West London, London, England
Kathy Stewart
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1K
Sometimes our thoughts and emotions can feel too much for us to deal with. We may feel vulnerable, lost, torn or stuck, and find ourselves in need of help. Let me offer you an open, safe and judgment free space, that encourages you to explore whatever's on your mind. I am a qualified and highly experienced UKCP Accredited Counselling Psychotherapist working with adults, couples and groups. I believe that therapy should be an empowering process for each client, therefore taking a collaborative, client-focused approach which respects diversity and difference is essential for an effective therapeutic process.
Sometimes our thoughts and emotions can feel too much for us to deal with. We may feel vulnerable, lost, torn or stuck, and find ourselves in need of help. Let me offer you an open, safe and judgment free space, that encourages you to explore whatever's on your mind. I am a qualified and highly experienced UKCP Accredited Counselling Psychotherapist working with adults, couples and groups. I believe that therapy should be an empowering process for each client, therefore taking a collaborative, client-focused approach which respects diversity and difference is essential for an effective therapeutic process.
020 4538 9139 View 020 4538 9139

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Relational Counsellors

How does relational therapy work?

Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.

Is relational therapy evidence-based?

Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioural or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.

How long are people typically in relational therapy?

Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.

Does relational therapy work?

While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.