Gestalt: A Therapy of Contact.

Gestalt Therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach based on a specific understanding of the human being, our existence in the world, and the sources of our suffering.

Born in the 1950s from a convergence of intellectual and philosophical influences (Psychoanalysis, Phenomenology, Existentialism, and Field Theory, to name a few), Gestalt can be summarized in practice through two core pillars:

1. The Individual and the Environment are Inseparable: Rather than dissecting a person’s past or inner life in isolation to explain how they function, we believe that both suffering and well-being are "events of contact." For example, a repetitive situation where a reaction feels "stuck" and becomes maladaptive can be a source of pain. Therefore, therapy happens within the contact itself. As your therapist, I focus on what occurs in our relationship in the here-and-now, using this as a starting point to gently unfold your experience together.
2. A Holistic Approach to the Self: We consider the human being as a whole—meaning we do not separate mind from body, or thought from sensation. We are simultaneously body and spirit. Where one might say "I have a body," I prefer to say "I am my body." In our therapeutic journey, we rely equally on sensations, feelings, emotions, imagination, narratives, memories, and thoughts.

• l'Ecole Parisienne de Gestalt
• Société Française de Gestalt

LGestalt-Therapy is for anyone experiencing suffering or navigating a difficult professional or personal situation, as well as those seeking a greater sense of well-being. It can be conducted alongside medical care from a psychiatrist or GP, without replacing it. While not an exhaustive list, it can be appropriate for: