Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy is based on the idea that we make sense of our lives through stories. The stories we tell about ourselves shape our identity, our choices, and our sense of what's possible. When these stories become dominated by problems, they can limit how we see ourselves and our future.

In narrative therapy, your therapist helps you separate yourself from the problem — a process called externalisation. Instead of 'I am depressed,' you learn to see it as 'depression is affecting my life.' This small shift creates space to recognise your skills, values, and abilities that exist outside the problem story.

Narrative therapy is especially valuable for people who feel stuck in negative patterns or identities — those struggling with low self-esteem, life transitions, grief, or the effects of discrimination. It's a respectful, non-pathologising approach that honours your experience while opening up new possibilities.