What is Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy?

Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy is less about fitting yourself into a label and more about exploring the richness of your experience in the here and now. Imagine life as a dance—your sense of self emerges not in isolation, but in relationship with others and the world around you. Every encounter, every interaction, every fleeting thought is part of this dance.

In therapy, we pay attention to what is happening between you and the world, rather than just within you. The focus is on awareness: noticing how you feel, what you sense in your body, and the patterns in your interactions. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about curiosity.

Through Gestalt therapy, you can start to see where old patterns may have limited your choices, and gently experiment with new ways of being. It’s like discovering a new step in a familiar dance, one that feels freer and more authentic.

Reflective prompt:
Notice one small moment today where you felt fully present with yourself or another person. What did that feel like?

Call to action:
If this idea resonates, consider exploring a session of RGP to see how this dance of awareness can unfold in your own life.

If you would like a more in-depth delve into what is Gestalt Therapy, I recommend Malcolm Parlett’s article.