Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) was developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg and is built on the principle that extended analysis of problems is not always necessary for change to occur. Instead, SFT directs attention towards solutions, strengths, and what is already working. Clients are encouraged to imagine the future they want and to identify the steps, resources, and past successes that can help them get there. It is a collaborative, respectful, and often surprisingly rapid approach that is particularly well suited to people with clear goals who want practical, forward-focused support rather than in-depth exploration of the past.
Focus on Solutions, Not Problems
SFT deliberately shifts attention away from the problem and towards the solution. Rather than spending time understanding why a difficulty developed, your therapist helps you identify what a better future looks like and what strengths and resources you already have to move towards it.
Building on What Works
SFT operates on the assumption that you already have the resources needed for change. Your therapist helps you identify exceptions to the problem, times when things have worked better, and builds on those existing strengths rather than introducing entirely new frameworks or skills.
How Solution Focused Therapy Can Help You
Specialised support for a wide range of modern mental health challenges.
Depression and Low Mood
SFT helps you identify what is already working in your life and build on it to lift low mood.
Stress and Overwhelm
SFT is highly effective for work-related stress, focusing on practical solutions and strengths.
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Experienced SFT Practitioners
Our Solution Focused therapists are trained in the SFT model and bring genuine skill and creativity to this approach. You will be matched with a practitioner who is experienced in helping people move efficiently and effectively towards the future they want.
Local NI Expertise
Born and bred in Northern Ireland, we understand the specific cultural context of our communities and how that shapes people's relationship with their mental health and wellbeing.
No GP Referral Required
We believe mental health support should be accessible. We offer appointments within 7 days of referral, with no GP letter or waiting list required to get started.