Solution-focused therapy, or solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a solution-focused approach to counselling that enables an individual to concentrate on finding a solution as opposed to concentrating on the problem. This approach focuses on finding ways of utilizing the strengths and the skills of the client to bring about changes.
The idea behind this form of therapy is the belief that people have a lot of the skills required for overcoming obstacles within themselves.
In Solution Focused Therapy, the future and not the past takes center stage. The approach is based on the idea that change is always possible and that small actions can bring about great changes.
It is an approach that does not focus on problems but seeks to understand what works in people’s lives and how they can leverage it to achieve their goals.
Through strengths, resources, and successes of the past, people are empowered to reach their desired results.
Techniques
Therapy includes helping the client come up with small achievable steps that will assist him/her towards achieving their objectives. The client is encouraged to imagine their outcome after the therapy and find solutions to the problems by looking back to such an outcome.
Very little time is allocated to looking into how the problem came about. On the contrary, the emphasis continues to be on finding practical solutions and identifying the areas of strength.
The therapist looks for past experiences that have yielded positive results in solving a problem and helps the client to abandon old methods that do not yield any fruit. The therapist does not pass any judgment while working with the client.
Progress is assessed on a daily basis to determine what is yielding results.
Benefits of Solution Focused Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy helps individuals build confidence and create positive change by focusing on strengths and achievable goals.
Benefits may include:
Can Solution Focused Therapy Help With?
Solution Focused Therapy may be beneficial for individuals experiencing:
It can also help individuals who want practical strategies to create positive changes in their personal, professional, or family lives.
Solution Focused Therapy at No Fear Counselling
As part of the services at No Fear Counselling, we use Solution Focused Therapy as a form of therapy where the experienced therapists of our clinic help clients build up their strengths, cope with obstacles, and make progress towards the set goals.
No matter whether you are suffering from anxiety, relationship issues, stress, depression, or other life transitions, our therapists will help you concentrate on positive steps that you can take in order to achieve your goals.
We provide both in-person and online counselling services across Canada.
Start Creating Positive Change Today
Solution-focused therapy is a good choice for those who want to solve their issues rather than dwelling on them, as this will give you confidence and success in achieving your goals.
Services at No Fear Counselling are available in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Victoria, and Penticton, as well as online counselling in Canada.
Schedule your free appointment and work with our therapists who will help you find practical solutions.
References
de Shazer, S., & Dolan, Y. (2007). More Than Miracles: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. New York: Routledge.
