Towards possible application of cognitive behavioural therapy and Gestalt therapy in university counselling

Abstract

In the first part, the author compares cognitive behaviour therapy and Gestalt therapy approaches in a structured way (theoretical background, therapeutical indications, therapeutical relationship, therapeutical goal, diagnostics, therapeutical interventions). The second part includes the case report which demonstrates the way the author applies both approaches in her counselling and psychotherapy practice in university students in the Students'Counselling Centre of the 3rd Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague.

Keywords

• cognitive behavioural therapy
• Gestalt therapy
• counselling
• psychotherapy
• university students