Imago Therapists in Downtown Core
Dr Ruth is a Psychoanalyst practicing between London and Singapore. She holds a Clinical Doctorate (psychoanalytic psychotherapy. University of Essex (Psychoanalysis Department) and trained at top London clinical mental health institutions including the Lincoln Centre, UCL, Tavistock Centre and the NHS. She is an approved training Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC reg’d no 17125). Her on-going post doctoral clinical research is focussed on treating complex trauma using Applied Cinematherapy, a therapeutic method she pioneered, and regularly uses. She is fluent in Hebrew and English.
Dr Ruth is a Psychoanalyst practicing between London and Singapore. She holds a Clinical Doctorate (psychoanalytic psychotherapy. University of Essex (Psychoanalysis Department) and trained at top London clinical mental health institutions including the Lincoln Centre, UCL, Tavistock Centre and the NHS. She is an approved training Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC reg’d no 17125). Her on-going post doctoral clinical research is focussed on treating complex trauma using Applied Cinematherapy, a therapeutic method she pioneered, and regularly uses. She is fluent in Hebrew and English.
For relationships stuck in conflict, couples feeling trapped in repeating patterns, wondering how to improve communication with your partner; I’ve been working successfully as a couples therapist for over 5 years, I’ve probably seen it all. I’m sorry you guys are not feeling as supported as you could be. Hopefully, therapy hasn’t come up as an ultimatum. If any of this resonates with you, I'm Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT a California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensed and EFT-trained couples therapist here to help. Your situation is probably more common than you think. Let’s get you guys on the same page again…
For relationships stuck in conflict, couples feeling trapped in repeating patterns, wondering how to improve communication with your partner; I’ve been working successfully as a couples therapist for over 5 years, I’ve probably seen it all. I’m sorry you guys are not feeling as supported as you could be. Hopefully, therapy hasn’t come up as an ultimatum. If any of this resonates with you, I'm Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT a California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensed and EFT-trained couples therapist here to help. Your situation is probably more common than you think. Let’s get you guys on the same page again…
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How does Imago therapy work?
Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticising a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.
What is the Imago method?
A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.
How long does Imago therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.
Does Imago therapy work?
There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.