Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Solution-focused brief therapy is a future-oriented form of short-term therapy. Instead of focusing on the causes of problems, it seeks workable solutions.

Core principles

• If something works, do more of it
• If something doesn't work, do something different
• Small changes lead to bigger changes

Who is it suitable for?

• Clear, defined problems
• When you want quick results
• Adapting to life changes

How does a session proceed?

In solution-focused therapy the therapist often asks what you hope will change in your life and when things have already gone better. The conversation focuses on your strengths, past successes and small, concrete steps towards the goal, and the past is not revisited as extensively as in long-term therapies.

Duration

Solution-focused therapy is usually brief therapy, but the number of sessions is agreed with the therapist according to the situation.

When might another therapy suit better?

For broader or long-standing difficulties, another form of therapy may suit better. The therapist helps assess which method fits your situation.

Kela reimbursement and further information

If you are considering solution-focused therapy, Kela may reimburse rehabilitative psychotherapy when its conditions are met. The conditions, required statements and how to apply are on Kela's website: Rehabilitative psychotherapy. You can check a psychotherapist's right to use the title in the JulkiTerhikki register.