Schema therapy is a structured therapy for long-standing patterns in how people feel, think and relate to others. It was developed by the psychologist Jeffrey Young and builds on CBT.
What it is used for
Schema therapy is used when difficulties are long-standing and keep returning, such as depression that comes back, recurring problems in relationships, or patterns that began in childhood. It has research support for chronic depression and for some personality difficulties, such as borderline personality disorder.
How it works
Your psychologist works with you to name the patterns, called schemas, and where they come from.
Sessions combine conversation with experiential exercises, such as imagery and chair work.
You practise new ways of responding between sessions.
The relationship with your psychologist is part of the work.
How long it takes
Schema therapy usually takes longer than CBT, often many months and sometimes a year or more. Your written plan gives the number of sessions and the cost, and you review it together as you go.
In English, Bahasa Indonesia or both. Your first consultation is Rp 1,500,000 for our founding group of clients (regular fee Rp 2,000,000), and you'll know the cost of anything further before you begin.
It builds on CBT but spends more time on where patterns come from, and uses more emotional, experiential work. Your psychologist will suggest which suits you.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Your first consultation looks at what brings you in, and your psychologist will suggest schema therapy if it suits you.
Join our founding group of clients.
Leave your details and we'll message you on WhatsApp as soon as we can offer you a time. Those who register now are offered times first.
