Integrative Strategic Psychotherapy is a research-based therapeutic approach centered on the therapeutic relationship. It operates within a model of the Self, which synthesizes key elements from multiple major psychological theories into a coherent framework informed by neurobiological and attachment research.
This approach is structured around ten core principles that incorporate the common factors found across most psychotherapeutic modalities. In essence, these shared therapeutic elements are considered the primary drivers of therapeutic change, with the therapeutic relationship being the most significant among them. At the heart of this relationship are both client and therapist variables, and the interaction between the brain’s left and right hemispheres is regarded as a critical factor in achieving positive therapeutic outcomes.
Integrative Strategic Psychotherapy acknowledges that fundamental principles are shared across various theoretical models and emphasizes that ongoing research should continually inform therapeutic practice. While it presents a structured Self-model and core guiding principles, this approach remains open and adaptable, allowing for the integration of additional theories and intervention models as the field evolves.
