Do you feel like your present life needs further clarity? Do you want to look toward the future, without having to go through a deep dive into the past?
Many clients feel uncertain about therapy sessions simply because they may not want to focus on healing their past. In fact, they’re more driven to find resolution in the present, with greater concern about the future. And that’s perfectly okay. There is one therapy that our Kelowna counsellors highly recommend for clients who want to apply that kind of focus to their counselling sessions. That therapy is most commonly known as solution focused brief therapy, or SFBT for short.
What is Solution Focused Brief Therapy?
SBFT is a goal-driven and evidence-based therapeutic approach that was initially developed in the 1980s. It’s most often used in counselling sessions where clients are guided into concentrating more on finding solutions to their current issues rather than reminiscing on past problems.
Basically, it’s a technique used to help you apply a forward-thinking approach to finding your potential, setting your goals with clarity, and both moving forward and sustaining your desired changes in life.
Benefits of Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other than being a short-term therapy, which can be quite convenient for some clients, there are several benefits of solution focused brief therapy to consider:
- Action-oriented and goal-driven
- Emphasis on personal growth and development
- Flexible in availability, i.e. SFBT can be received in-person and online
- Positive impact on relationships and community
- Present and future-oriented; no need to delve into the past
- Skills are learned for life
- Focus is placed more on strengths and what’s going well
- Confidence building for greater sense of self-esteem
Who Solution Focused Brief Therapy is Best For
SFBT is a highly effective therapy thanks to its briefer usage in counselling as well as its focus on supporting a person’s strengths. Clients are the master of their decision-making ability during sessions, and are guided by an expert Kelowna counsellor to clarify and confirm their goals for immediate results. SFBT is best suited for clients who need assistance to navigate anxiety, depression, insomnia, financial stress, career clarity, life transitions, finding meaning in life, and school stress.
Keep in mind, the definition of the word ‘brief’ is different for everyone. The duration of sessions using SFBT varies from person to person and truly depends on your mental health needs and goals. While the modality does focus on creating solutions in the present, that doesn’t mean your counsellor can’t support you in the longer term if that’s what you need.
Why Choose Unyielding Health & Wellness?
Based in Kelowna BC, where lakeside vibrancy meets rural charm, our counselling and therapy clinic is a low-pressure place where individuals wanting resolution for their current situations can discover the tools they need for their journey to moving forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, stress, or any single one of the ways we all experience certain emotions, we integrate SBFT seamlessly into counselling sessions to unlock potential, clarify short and long-term goals, and find solutions based on your strengths.
Using this evidence-based method, we act as a central point where you can be equipped with the tools you need to take responsibility for your well-being, find fulfillment in life, and better manage your emotional and mental health. SBFT is a proven way to create sustainable goals and a solid foundation of emotional resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, work-life balance issues, relationship conflicts, or difficulty with making decisions, this short-term modality is provided within a judgment-free, low pressure space where you can cultivate your personal growth. You can also choose your availability for in-person or online therapy sessions. These can accommodate your schedule, while the lifestyle strategies you learn further enhance well-being.
