Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy focuses on the stories that we construct about our lives, and how these stories influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. The underlying philosophy of narrative therapy is that there is no single or objective truth; rather, that we each construct our own interpretations of reality through our social interactions and our language. Rather than the difficulties we experience being inherent to us as individuals, narrative therapy teaches us that our difficulties are constructed within the specific cultural and societal contexts we live in. Through acknowledging the power of language and story-telling, the narrative approach can empower you to rewrite the stories you tell about yourself. This enables you to challenge any unhelpful narratives you believe about yourself and develop more appropriate and meaningful narratives for your preferred way of living. The narrative approach is collaborative and empowering and acknowledges a person’s individual experience, emphasising collaborative working, an intersectional approach, social justice and equality.