Alexandre Bénétreau

The quality of the relationship between a client and their therapist is at the heart of constructive work. This perspective is central to Carl Rogers’ humanistic approach, known as person-centred therapy, which guides my practice. Rogers later inspired Rosenberg in developing Nonviolent Communication, which I have also trained in.

Yet, a strong therapeutic relationship is not the only key element. There is also a technical aspect to therapy. I use various psychological assessments to evaluate the severity of symptoms and track progress, providing an objective measure of therapy’s impact. These tools are primarily drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I tailor my approach to the context and needs of each client. For instance, Jeffrey Young’s Schema Therapy is especially effective for personality disorders (though it is not limited to them), Motivational Interviewing is particularly suited for substance use disorders, and a contextual/systemic approach helps understand the influence of a client’s social network.

I also enjoy exploring clients’ dreams, as altered states of consciousness are an important part of the human experience. Dreams can reveal profound insights about who we are and can even play a role in the healing process.

In short, my approach is integrative, blending different therapeutic traditions, with a focus on humanistic psychology and CBT, always tailored to the individual journey of each client.