Integrative therapy or counselling is when the therapist or counsellor doesn’t rely on one modality and uses difference tools and techniques that tailors the approach based on what the client brings to the session. Most sessions are client led in terms of the issues brought to the session, which may draw on person-centered therapy, which holds the belief that the client has their own inner resources to fulfil their potential if they are accepted, valued and receive transparent and honest feedback in a non-judgmental way.

The therapist may also be informed by psychodynamic therapy, which draws on theories put forward by Freud and Jung and helps to bring into the awareness patterns, memories, experiences and feelings that may be deeply rooted and unconscious. It may also include a focus on Attachment Theory, which considers child development and the early childhood relationship with one’s primary care givers.

Other techniques that have proved to be effective include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Approaches, which consider thoughts, feelings and beliefs and may use practical strategies and tools to help the client reach one’s aims and objectives for having therapy.