This therapy respects the agency and dignity of every person. It requires each person to be treated as an individual who is not deficient, not defective, or not enough in any way.

Narrative therapy separates people from their problems, viewing them as whole and functional individuals who engage in thought patterns or behavior that they would like to change.

Only the person knows their own life intimately and has the skills and knowledge to change their behaviour and address the issue. It is understood that the person is the expert of their own life.

It enables a separation of your identity from your issues, fostering growth and change. By examining these narratives, individuals can identify unhelpful patterns and explore new stories aligned with their values and goals. This allows a fresh perspectives on challenges, showing that problems are separate from the individual. This process can motivate change and growth, highlighting that while life presents challenges, our stories significantly influence our paths and self-understanding.

Traumatic memories invade our lives and intrude on the sense of self. Trauma has a way of taking over our lives and becoming the dominant story.

Deconstructing social discourses involves the process of breaking down problematic narratives, enabling clients to gain a see understanding of their story.