What is Gestalt Therapy?

Are you looking for a holistic and experiential form of psychotherapy that can help you with a variety of issues? Do you want to increase your awareness, freedom, and self-direction in life? Do you want to heal from unresolved past conflicts that are affecting your present functioning? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Gestalt therapy may be the right choice for you.
Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the ‘here and now’. It helps you understand and process your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours in the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. It also helps you explore new perspectives and possibilities, leading to personal growth and improved self-awareness.
At Manchester Counselling and Therapy Rooms, we offer Gestalt therapy for a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, and stress. We also offer Gestalt therapy for those who seek personal growth and self-acceptance. Our therapists are trained and experienced in Gestalt therapy, and they will guide you through the process in a safe and supportive environment.
What to Expect from Gestalt Therapy?

Gestalt therapy involves various exercises and experiments, such as role-playing and dream analysis, to help you explore your complex feelings. It also involves a strong therapist-client interaction, where the therapist actively engages with you, sometimes challenging you to look at issues from different angles. The goal is not to give you advice or solutions but to facilitate your own self-discovery and self-acceptance.
The therapist creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. This process helps you understand how your perceptions of yourself and the world are influenced by past experiences and how these perceptions affect your current behaviour and choices.
How Gestalt Therapy Can Benefit You
Gestalt therapy can help you achieve several benefits, such as:
· Increased self-awareness: You will learn to recognise and understand your feelings, thoughts, and actions in the present moment, leading to a deeper sense of self-knowledge.
· Emotional release and healing: You will confront and work through unresolved issues, moving past your emotional blockages, leading to improved mental health.
· Better coping and problem-solving skills: You will take personal responsibility for your life and make healthier cho

developing new coping skills and solving your problems more effectively.
· Enhanced communication and relationship skills: You will become more aware of how you interact with others, improving your relationships and building stronger, more meaningful connections.
Gestalt therapy can help you live a more authentic, fulfilling life.
The Process of Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the present moment and the individual’s experience of it. The process of gestalt therapy involves:
· Exploring the individual’s thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the here and now without judging or interpreting them.
· Various exercises and experiments, such as role-playing and dream analysis, are used to help the individual discover and express their complex emotions.
· Engaging in a genuine and authentic dialogue with the therapist, who sometimes challenges the individual to look at issues from different perspectives.
· Facilitating the individual’s self-awareness and self-acceptance by helping them understand how their past experiences influence their current perceptions and behaviours.
· Encouraging the individual to take responsibility for their own choices and actions and to develop new coping skills and problem-solving strategies.