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Gestalt Counselling & Therapy
– what is it
gestalt counselling – what is it?
what is
gestalt counselling
It is intended for people who seek support in their lives — for example during phases of emotional strain, challenging life circumstances, stress, dissatisfaction, or inner tension.
The focus lies on personal, social, or professional topics, with the aim of gaining greater clarity, expanding options for action, and developing new perspectives.
You do not need to “bring” anything specific or already know exactly what the issue is.
Whatever is present has space here.
Gestalt counselling can be offered to individuals, couples, teams, or organizations. It supports the development of more vivid and constructive relationships, communication, and collaboration.
how can it help
Gestalt counselling can be helpful in situations such as:
- Personal decisions and life transitions
- Stress management and work–life balance
- Communication and relationship issue
- Team dynamics and conflict situations
- Career orientation and professional questions
- Leadership, role clarification, and organizational development
It is suitable both for personal concerns and for professional or organizational contexts — for example in leadership matters, decision-making processes, or during periods of change.
what characterizes gestalt counselling
- Practical and solution-oriented: Focused on concrete steps in the here and now
- Holistic: Awareness, emotions, and bodily experience are integrated into the process
- Relational: The quality of the relationship between counselor and client is central
- Accepting: Everything has its place — the focus is not on deficits, but on possibilities
- Empowering: Resources and competencies are made visible and usable
- Transferable: Insights can be directly applied in everyday life and professional settings
Gestalt counselling creates a clear, dynamic, and encouraging framework in which people can explore their own concerns, recognize patterns and structures, experiment with new ways forward, and build confidence in their abilities — whether in their private lives or in professional contexts.
gestalt therapy – what is it?
what is
gestalt therapy
At its core is awareness in the here and now:
What is happening within me, between us, and in my environment at this moment?
Gestalt therapy invites mindful awareness, new experiences, and the emergence of change. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to be — you are welcome as you are, with whatever is present for you.
Important Note:
Through the InKontakt Counselling Referral service, we can connect you with independently practicing, licensed practitioners (Heilpraktiker*innen for psychotherapy) who work in a Gestalt therapeutic approach.
The Counselling Referral service itself does not provide psychotherapeutic treatment.
how can it help
Gestalt therapy can support people who are going through challenging life situations or who wish to explore inner themes more deeply.
For example, it may be helpful in cases of:
- Phases of tension, uncertainty, or emotional strain
- Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- Relationship tensions or recurring conflicts
- Inner contradictions, self-doubt, or a loss of direction
- Professional challenges or periods of change
- A desire for personal growth, clarity, and deeper self-contact
It can be supportive both during difficult phases of life and as a way to deepen self-awareness and personal development.
what characterizes gestalt therapy
- Dialogical: Meeting on equal terms
- Experiential: Not only talking, but exploring, experimenting, and experiencing
- Holistic: Integrating bodily sensations, emotions, thoughts, and relational contexts
- Relational: The therapeutic relationship is understood as a living space for experience
- Resource-oriented: Focused on strengths, capacities, and possibilities
Gestalt therapy offers a dynamic, accepting, and mindful framework in which people can recognize patterns, explore new ways forward, and develop trust in their own abilities — step by step, at their own pace.