Our approach: Gestalt therapy
Gestalt therapy is an approach that emphasizes presence, responsibility and dialogue. It invites each person to explore their experience creatively and to find new ways of adjusting to their environment. At the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Sherbrooke, we offer a professional, human and respectful space to support this journey.
“Authentic contact is the key to all transformation.”
Dialogic relationshipThe therapeutic encounter is a living space of exchange, where dialogue fosters transformation and the creative exploration of new possibilities.
The therapist’s attitudeThe Gestalt therapist adopts a phenomenological, humanistic and existential attitude. This means welcoming the client’s experience as it presents itself, without judgment, with openness and curiosity. They consider each person in their dignity and freedom, and engage in an authentic encounter where presence, dialogue and the co-construction of meaning are at the heart of the therapeutic process.
Holistic vision of the organismIn Gestalt therapy, we consider the person as a whole: body, emotions, thoughts and relationships are part of an inseparable whole. Rather than separating the dimensions of experience, we integrate them to better understand how the organism adjusts to its environment. Seeing the whole means recognizing the richness and complexity of each human being.
AwarenessGestalt therapy emphasizes awareness, that is, the ability to be fully conscious of what one is experiencing in the present moment – one’s sensations, emotions, thoughts and environment. Developing awareness means learning to know yourself better, to recognize your needs and to broaden your choices in order to live more authentically.
Process-based diagnosisIn Gestalt therapy, diagnosis is not a fixed label but a living process. Rather than placing the person into a category, we observe how they make contact, how they adjust to their environment and what resources or difficulties they have in the present moment. This dynamic perspective supports change while respecting the uniqueness of each individual.
ResponsibilityBecoming aware of our choices and actions allows us to regain a sense of agency and to engage in a more authentic life.
We are committed to providing support that meets the standards of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, respecting confidentiality, ethics and the uniqueness of each individual.
