Gestalt Research Hub

Supporting research, collaboration and dissemination of knowledge in Gestalt therapy through contemporary scientific methods and practice-based evidence.

Mission

An international initiative advancing research and dialogue in Gestalt therapy.

Gestalt Research Hub aims to support research, dialogue and publication opportunities for Gestalt therapists and researchers interested in advancing the field through contemporary scientific inquiry.

Current Focus

Outcome research on Gestalt therapy: long-term clinical interventions and relational aesthetic intuition of the therapist.

An international multi-site study investigating long-term Gestalt therapy processes, therapeutic outcomes and relational dimensions of clinical practice.

Status: Recruitment in progress
2025–2027
Data collection period
Latest Update

13 therapist–client dyads enrolled

As of May 2026, thirteen therapist–client dyads are participating in the Russian-speaking branch of the international ARKCO study. Recruitment remains open.

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Why this research matters

Studying Gestalt therapy in real clinical practice.

Contemporary psychotherapy research increasingly recognizes that therapeutic outcomes depend not only on techniques but also on the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the therapist's capacity for moment-to-moment responsiveness. Gestalt therapy research contributes to understanding these relational processes in real clinical practice.