Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a treatment focused primarily on interpersonal relationships and communication.

It looks at relationships along side communication skills, and life situations rather than viewing mental health issues as things that occur independent of these complex factors in a person’s life.

IPT typically focuses on here-and-now relationships and aims to improve interpersonal functioning and social support.

What type of problems does IPT help?

It is a particularly helpful approach for those struggling with:

  • Depression

  • Mood Disorders

  • Conflict

  • Life Changes

  • Grief, loss & bereavement

An IPT therapist will help you to identify patters or difficulties in relationships and develop strategies for coping with these.

What is the difference between DIT and IPT?

There are some key differences between DIT and IPT:

  1. Focus: DIT focuses on the individual's unconscious motivations and conflicts, and how these influence their relationships and behaviors. IPT, on the other hand, focuses more on the individual's current relationships and how they can be improved.

  2. Techniques: DIT uses a variety of techniques, including free association, interpretation, and transference, to explore the individual's unconscious conflicts and patterns of behavior. IPT, on the other hand, uses a more structured and problem-solving approach, focusing on specific skills and strategies to improve relationships.

  3. Duration: DIT is a longer-term treatment approach, typically lasting 12-20 sessions. IPT is generally a shorter-term treatment, with sessions typically lasting 12-16 weeks.

  4. Applications: DIT is primarily used to treat individuals with complex psychological problems, such as personality disorders. IPT is used to treat a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

Overall, DIT is a more intensive and in-depth treatment approach that focuses on exploring the individual's unconscious conflicts, while IPT is a more structured and practical approach that focuses on improving current relationships.

We make finding the right therapist easy.

At My Therapist Online, we listen to the problems you are facing and match you with the right therapist for your individual needs. You can meet with them for a free initial consultation to be sure it is a good match before starting your therapy.

 

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