An Introduction to the Integrative Department

Joint Heads of Department:

Professor Maria Gilbert and Professor Vanja Orlans

Within the Integrative Department, we start from the position that psychotherapy is the considered and intentional use of relationship, grounded in the therapeutic alliance.

Given the centrality of the intentional use of the relationship and of the self of the psychotherapist in contributing to successful outcomes, we put emphasis o­n:

• Self reflexive practice.
• Self understanding.
• Interpersonal encounter
• Sensitivity to attunement.

Integration of ideas are drawn from all the major areas of thought in psychology and psychotherapy. Participants are enabled to make their own integration in a coherent and logical manner through the application of their learning to client material.

For further information, email Cathy Simeon or call her on 020 8832 3072.