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FROM HELEN MCWILLIAM

Helen McWilliam has a private psychotherapy and supervision practice, and facilitates Gestalt art experience workshops. Helen’s professional qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science and a Masters of Gestalt Therapy. Through the articles below, Helen shares her knowledge and own experience in Gestalt therapy and philosophy, as well as her love of art, family and community.

Spirit in Gestalt Therapy

From Presence to Spirit: Gestalt Therapy and the Sacred in Everyday Life

Introduction While spirituality is not a specific methodology in Gestalt therapy, it emerges organically through presence, awareness, and relationship. Gestalt therapy honours the human being as a whole—body, mind, emotions, and spirit. It is through this holistic lens that spirit becomes present: not as something transcendent or abstract, but as something intimate, embodied, and woven […]

Experimentation in Gestalt Therapy

The Power of Experimentation in Gestalt Therapy

Why Experimentation Matters in Gestalt Therapy Experimentation is central in Gestalt therapy, offering a dynamic pathway for clients to explore their inner world and gain new insights. This article explores the significance of experimentation, its theoretical roots, practical applications, and the therapist’s role in cultivating a creative, safe environment. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which emphasizes […]