What is Gestalt?

Gestalt therapy and methodology is an integrative approach that brings attention to the present moment, incorporating many important therapeutic theories and practices: psychoanalysis, psychodrama, Gestalt psychology, existentialism, phenomenology, holism, and Eastern philosophy. Emphasis is placed on both body and mind, returning them to the present moment — where life takes place.

Cornerstones

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  • This principle encourages clear, moment‑to‑moment noticing of thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment. By developing precise awareness, hidden patterns and avoidance behaviors become visible, providing the foundation for genuine change.

  • The focus stays on the present experience rather than on past narratives or future projections. Experiencing feelings and reactions as they arise allows insights to be turned into immediate, actionable steps, fostering real‑time experimentation with new ways of responding.

  • Attention in how we interact with the world around us—people, objects, situations, everything we’re dealing with right now. It’s about noticing how we respond, whether we’re fully engaged or pulling back, and spotting the moments when something feels off or blocked. By paying attention to those real‑time exchanges, we can see how we truly connect (or don’t) with what’s happening in our life.

  • Within the therapy session, it is encouraged to take ownership of our thoughts, emotions, and actions instead of attributing them to external forces. Embracing responsibility shifts the perspective from victimhood to agency, enabling purposeful choice and lasting personal growth.

Benefits

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  • Repeated practice makes noticing thoughts, feelings, and bodily cues feel natural rather than effortful, so you catch patterns before they spiral.

  • By learning to sit with uncomfortable sensations in the moment, you build resilience and reduce reactive outbursts in daily life.

  • Ongoing work on contact and responsibility helps you recognize when you’re withdrawing, projecting, or over‑identifying with others, leading to clearer, more authentic connections.

  • Consistent focus on the here‑and‑now reinforces the belief that you can choose how to act, which translates into more confidence when you make a decision o pursue a goal.

  • Long‑term work allows previously neglected or separated aspects of yourself to be acknowledged, integrated, and expressed, reducing internal conflict.

  • Experiments and role‑plays practiced over time become new habits, so the insights you gain in therapy start showing up in all areas of life.

  • With continued practice of self-discovery and experiments to feel how that plays out here and now, we assert our values and align our actions with them. That fosters a stronger sense of purpose and satisfaction in life.

My personal journey

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Adrian sitting cross-legged on the floor, wearing a white sweater and blue pants, smiling gently against a plain gray background.

The Road

I’ve been involved with Gestalt for over a decade now, both in individual and group therapy. I have also taken part in workshops about self-discovery, authenticity, bodywork, meditation, mortality and spirituality within a Gestalt therapeutic framework. On top of that, I’ve been involved in leading group work during my training, and that role continues to grow throughout my career.

I have taken part in different activities throughout my life: I dedicated years volunteering in (Techo) neglected parts of my country, working on community building and constructing emergency houses with squads of volunteers. In 2014, I attended the World Karate Championship (JKA) representing my country, and a year later, I began traveling the world -Oceania, Asia, Europe- for over 3 years, working in all walks of life. Retreats have also been an integral part of my life, like ancestral Native American practices, deep meditation techniques like Vippassanna and the Santiago de Compostella pilgrimage (as seen in the movie The Way).

Today

I keep delving into the core of myself, finding new insights and daring to tap into my fears and challenges through this fulfilling training. In my work life, I’m fortunate to work as an environmental therapist at a high-risk institution called Yttrabekken ungsdomssenter where we work with teenagers. We provide a safe space where they can get to know themselves better and work on different skills to face the challenges of life. It’s an enriching experience because it helps to redefine the struggles I had myself during that time of my life. It’s definitely a privilege to be a part of this amazing team of skilled people.

Gestalt Institute of Scandinavia

Based in Denmark, and internationally accredited, the Gestalt Institute of Scandinavia -GIS-International- offers world-class training in psychotherapy, leadership, and personal development. Since 1976, GIS has been offering high-quality education to practitioners around the world with an international leadership team of trainers and therapists with extensive psychological and therapeutic experience.

At Hegnegården in Øro, Denmark

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A large white house with a red tile roof and multiple skylights, surrounded by green trees and grass, with an outdoor seating area and pathways.

The GIS headquarters is Hegnegården and it’s located on the island of Orø. It’s beautifully situated among fields and forests. The place has its own special charm, and it’s an inspiring place to work with people and develop oneself.

Student life

In the video I share about what it is like being a student at GIS.

GIS accreditations

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Logo and text indicating affiliation with the Danish Psychotherapists Association, MPF.
European Association for Psychotherapy logo with a blue map of Europe and the organization's name.
European Association for Psychotherapy logo with a blue map of Europe and the organization's name.
Logo of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy, with abstract symbol in yellow and dark blue next to the organization name.
Logo of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy, with abstract symbol in yellow and dark blue next to the organization name.

Why should you work with a student?

As Gestalt therapy students, we offer access to the same tools, practices and exercises as graduated professionals at a lower price, while maintaining the same therapeutically standards. We are actively supervised by a licensed therapist, ensuring ethical practice and reliable guidance. Being on active training means we’re familiar with well established and reliable techniques that help in rising awareness in the many aspects people might be struggling through in life, like stress, relationships, or self‑awareness. Because we’re building experience, we often allocate extra time to understand your situation thoroughly, facilitating insights that can powerfully aid your daily life. This way, you get effective therapy without the higher cost of fully established practitioners, making consistent personal growth more attainable.

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Circular logo with the words 'Norsk Gjestetilbud' and 'Foredning' around the perimeter, featuring two stylized black eagle heads facing each other in the center.

I am a student member of the NGF and I’m bound by their code of ethics.

Code of Ethics

Scheduling

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An indoor space with large sliding glass doors showing trees outside. The room has a wooden floor, sheer curtains, and potted plants. There is a wooden wall-mounted exercise ladder and ceiling-mounted lights.

The House of Mindful Movement offers a great environment that fits perfectly with the therapy: peace, softness, warmth, practicality and space. Here, we will have many tools at our disposal that will add more possibilities to our sessions.

Additionally, The House of Mindful Movement offers training for body and mind, nutritional therapy for more energy, better health and weight loss, massage therapy, coaching, reiki and guidance on essential oils.

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