{"id":116,"date":"2024-06-24T15:49:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T15:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wildflowersandpixels.com\/metta\/?page_id=116"},"modified":"2025-01-04T19:59:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T19:59:58","slug":"integrative-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wildflowersandpixels.com\/metta\/services\/integrative-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrative Therapy\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There is more than one path to the top of the mountain. Everyone\u2019s path in life is unique and individual to them. Along the way, you may have had some difficult, challenging and painful and\/or traumatic experiences. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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When such experiences feel too difficult to accept, process and integrate at the time they occur, unpleasant, unhelpful beliefs and behaviours can develop into mental and emotional constructs which then become \u2018Default Defence Mechanism(s)\u2019. Although Defence Mechanisms are intended to keep us feeling safe, they can unintentionally show up in life as: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Fears and Phobias, Mental and Emotional Blocks, Low Self Esteem, Lack of Confidence, Addictions, Poor Sleeping and Eating Habits, a Lack of Meaning and Purpose in Life \u2013 and a whole host of other issues people may seek out \u2018Therapy\u2019 for.   <\/p>

There are many different types of recognised and accredited \u2018Therapeutic\u2019 approaches available today to help with such issues. It can be difficult to know what approach will work best for you, especially if you do not have a therapeutic background. See Link to the various types of therapy available today<\/a>.<\/p>

Research has however consistently evidenced it is not so much the therapeutic approach or modality i.e. the name of a type of therapy, which indicates successful outcomes for clients \u2018In Therapy\u2019. Rather, it is the clients experience of their relationship with the therapist, known as \u2018The Therapeutic Relationship\u2019 which most strongly influences the outcomes of therapy. See link to article<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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One simple and effective way to determine what type of therapy and more importantly what therapist is likely to work best for you, is to contact them and have an initial discussion. This will help you get a sense of who they are and how they might work with you. This is also an excellent opportunity for you to notice your \u2018gut feeling\u2019 to determine if you feel comfortable enough to work with them. <\/p>

You should be comfortable enough to ask any questions you may have. This is also a good opportunity to enquire about their training, qualifications, accreditation and experience of working with the issues you may want to work through and process. <\/p>

You can arrange a Free No Obligation Consultation at Metta Therapy to discuss if Integrative Therapy is a suitable approach to support you to meet your therapeutic goals at this time. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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