British Journal of Psychotherapy

The clinical usefulness of Gestalt therapy

Richard Tillett
Gestalt psychotherapyResearchCase seriesEnglish
Journal Article - Paid access
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0118.1994.tb00731.x

Abstracts

Reviews the characteristics of Gestalt therapy and relates them to its clinical usefulness within the range of available psychotherapies. The author offers a personal account of the strengths and limitations of Gestalt therapy from the perspective of health service psychotherapy provision. The case of a 25-yr-old woman with recurrent dysthymia and behavioral disorder illustrates the importance of assessment and diagnosis, the use of collateral medication, deliberate management of the pace and intensity of therapeutic contact, and the use of the Gestalt technique in conjunction with a more orthodox dynamic approach.

Keywords
*Behavior Disorders
*Dysthymic Disorder
*Gestalt Therapy
*Multimodal Treatment Approach
Treatment Effectiveness Evaluation
Journal
British Journal of Psychotherapy
Author
Richard Tillett
Year of Publication
1994
Volume
11
Number of Pages
290-297,
ISSN Number
1752-0118(Electronic),0265-9883(Print)
DOI
10.1111/j.1752-0118.1994.tb00731.x

APA citation

Tillett, R. (1994). The clinical usefulness of Gestalt therapy. British Journal Of Psychotherapy, 11, 290-297, . https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0118.1994.tb00731.x