Updated Jan 20, 2022 by 
Dr Sheri Jacobson
Systemic Therapy London
Sometimes feel you are acting a part instead of being yourself? Or are you a couple, family, or group that is stuck in a pattern you can't seem to change? Systemic therapy is for you.
What is systemic therapy?
Systemic therapy believes that none of us functions alone in life. It looks at how the ‘systems’ we operate in, our networks and social worlds, are malfunctioning.
How are the shared beliefs, ways of communicating, and unspoken roles of your family, group or organisation keeping you stuck? And how are these influenced by the socio economic, cultural, or political contexts you are living under?
How is systemic psychotherapy different than other therapies?
It doesn't see one person as causing the issue, but is about the wider picture. And it's focus is not on thoughts and feelings or past experiences, but on present-day interactions. It's also very practical, looking at what resources you already have to help you move forward.
Who is systemic therapy for?
While systemic family therapy is the most well-known, systemic therapy is useful for everyone. You can attend systemic therapy as a couple, group, organisation, or individual.
How many sessions does systemic counselling involve?
Brief systemic therapy can help you look at a problem in as few as two sessions, but often systemic counselling is a longer-term form of therapy. This can be decided between you and your therapist in your first session.
What can systemic counselling help with?
Systemic therapy is recommended by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) for alcohol problems, antisocial behaviour, and conduct disorder in children.
It is also seen as helpful for:
- addiction
- anxiety and anxiety disorder
- blended family /foster/ adoption issues
- chronic physical illness
- depression
- eating disorders
- low self-esteem
- loss and bereavement
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- relationships issues
- schizophrenia.
Being better together - the Harley Therapy™ approach
At Harley Therapy we take the guesswork out of finding your perfect therapist by only offering fully accredited and registered psychologists and psychotherapists trained at top institutions and who are experts at what they do.
Move forward today
To make an appointment to try individual systemic therapy, couples systemic therapy, or family systemic therapy on Harley Street or at one of our clinics in London Bridge, and the City of London call us now at 020 8003 4172 or book online.
Further resources
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NHS
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is the UK’s leading organisation for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. It regulates and registers trained and trainee counsellors.
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The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is an association for UK-based counselling professionals. It supports practitioners, enabling them to provide a better service.
https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/about-bacp/
https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/what-we-do/accredited-registers/find-a-register/detail/british-association-for-counselling-psychotherapy
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The BBC
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MIND
Mind is a mental health charity covering England and Wales. It offers support to people with mental health problems and lobbies local and national governments.
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Turning Point
Turning Point is a UK charity and social enterprise which works in the mental health, learning disabilities, substance abuse, criminal justice and employment areas.
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The Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity which helps people to understand, protect and improve their mental health.
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Young Minds
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Issues for Systemic Therapy:
- addiction
- alcohol problems
- antisocial behaviour
- anxiety and anxiety disorder
- blended family /foster/ adoption issues
- chronic physical illness
- conduct disorder
- depression
- eating disorders
- low self-esteem
- loss and bereavement
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- relationships issues
- schizophrenia.
Experts in Systemic Therapy available in London
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Systemic therapy deals with the issues and dynamics that can develop within a group of people, from a family to a sports team or workplace department.
Systemic therapy is available on the NHS and is often used to help with addiction and anti-social behaviour. There may be long waiting lists within the NHS for this therapy.
Harley Therapy offers systemic therapy for families, work and sports teams, as well as many other groups, at its premises in Harley Street, London Bridge and City of London.
