Humanistic therapy.

What is person-centred (humanistic) therapy?

Humanistic (or person-centred) therapy was developed by Carl Rogers in the USA in the 1950s. This approach follows the principle that we as humans inherently and deeply know what we want and who we are; however, early life experiences can lead us to become disconnected from this true ‘authentic self’ and this can lead to emotional distress. The aim of humanistic therapy is therefore to allow you to become more connected and comfortable with your authentic self by providing you with a nurturing and nourishing environment for your personal growth.

What to expect

In humanistic therapy, you will be provided with a space in which you feel safe and comfortable to explore and become connected with your ‘authentic self’. The sessions will be led by what you bring each week and, as your therapist, I will aim to provide an unconditionally accepting, non-judgemental and genuine environment for you to explore your sense of self and improve your self-worth. The length of therapy varies in humanistic therapy – some people report feeling better after a few sessions, while other prefer engaging in this type of counselling longer-term.