Interpersonal Therapy

About Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Our significant Interpersonal Relationships (intimate, social and work) are understood to directly relate to our sense of psychological & emotional well being. New communication and problem solving skills are incorporated into Interpersonal Therapy. The therapeutic relationship works to mobilise personal strengths and reduce feelings of 'stuckness' in the problem areas - expanding potentials for positive change.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving people's relationships and connectedness to help improve a sense of emotional and social well-being. IPT centers on the idea that psychological symptoms, like those seen in depression, can sometimes be understood as a response to current difficulties in a person's relationships.

Interpersonal therapy concentrates on current relationships and problems and can be integrated with other helpful approaches to improve these. IPT commonly addresses interpersonal problems such as grief, role transitions, relationship disputes, life adjustments, and difficulties starting or maintaining relationships. IPT helps people to identify the connection between some of their ways of being or 'blind spots', and their relationship issues, and to learn healthier ways to express emotions and communicate with others, develop strategies to solve interpersonal problems, and build stronger social support networks. It is used to help a variety of mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety.