Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Guides

Short pages about choosing a therapist and about how narrative work tends to run. These are general information, not advice about your situation.

What externalising a problem actually sounds like

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Externalising treats a problem as separate from you and changes how questions are asked in therapy.

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How to read a therapist's list of approaches

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How to read a therapist's list of approaches and which quick questions help you understand what they mean.

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Twelve questions for a first conversation

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Twelve short questions to ask a therapist in your first conversation about fit, format and practicals.

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What happens in a first session

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A clear, calm guide to what usually happens in the first hour with a therapist who lists Narrative Therapy among their approaches.

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Online therapy and licences, explained

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Why an online therapist may only work with people in some places - licences and registers set the limits, not the internet.

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Paying for therapy: fees, sliding scale and insurance

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Plain explanations of common payment terms for therapy and the questions to ask before you book a first session.

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