Gestalt Psychotherapy - Carolyne Jamieson

Welcome to Gestalt Psychotherapy - Carolyne Jamieson, located in Wellington, New Zealand. We understand the common human need to experience life as pleasurable, satisfying, and meaningful. However, there are times when we may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled. This is where psychotherapy can be beneficial.

In psychotherapy, we focus on your present experience and explore your relational world. We examine how you experience significant people, events, situations, and contexts in your life. Together, we uncover patterns of relating and ways of being that may be outside of your awareness but are shaping your experience. Through increased awareness and clarity, you can make healthier and more satisfying choices in your life.

At Gestalt Psychotherapy, we believe that problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them, as Albert Einstein once said. That's why we take a collaborative approach to therapy. In the initial session, we get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. We evaluate together what you want to achieve and how to proceed. Our goal as therapists is to build a safe and supportive relationship where you can investigate and express what is important to you. Using focused awareness, we delve deeper into your experience and help you find ways of being that feel more authentic to you.

Our approach also includes a focus on body process. We understand that the body can express what is unsaid or held within, and we utilize body-oriented approaches such as Bodynamics and Somatic Experiencing. Additionally, we draw on various forms of mindfulness training, with over 25 years of experience in this area.

Gestalt Psychotherapy is grounded in humanistic and existential principles. We believe that individuals are naturally self-regulating and oriented towards growth. We also recognize the importance of the environment in shaping a person's experience. Our practice is influenced by the phenomenology of Edmund Husserl, the dialogic approach of Martin Buber, and the Field Theory of Kurt Lewin. We have also incorporated relational and co-creational perspectives into our approach.

Carolyne Jamieson, the therapist at Gestalt Psychotherapy, has a diverse background. She was born and raised in New Zealand and has lived, worked, and studied in the UK and New Zealand. With experience in social work, teaching, and training courses, Carolyne brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. She holds a Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy from the Gestalt Institute of New Zealand and is a fully registered psychotherapist and a member of The New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists.

Our fee for a session is $135.00 (GST incl) for 50-55 minutes. We kindly request 24 hours advance notice for cancellations to avoid a full cancellation fee. If less notice is given, we will do our best to reschedule your appointment within the same week at no extra charge. However, if we are unable to find another time for you, a full cancellation fee will be charged.

In addition to our Wellington location, we also offer services on Fridays at #106a Coastlands, Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast.

Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life by seeking the support of Gestalt Psychotherapy - Carolyne Jamieson.