ABSTRACT
Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) is a psychological therapy that focuses on encouraging a client’s own capacity to recover by fostering acceptance and positive regard. This chapter focuses on how this approach has been applied to difficulties associated with psychosis, and what this therapy can be like to take part in. First, Jules presents a first-hand account of her experiences of this therapy. She describes how the non-judgemental, empathic, and genuine stance that characterises PCT benefited her, but also notes the difficulties and setbacks in maintaining a relationship and connection with a therapist. In the second part of this chapter, Peter, a PCT therapist, then provides an overview of the approach, summarising the principles, theory and practice. The evidence that PCT may be helpful for individuals with psychosis is discussed, as well as the tension that exists between the PCT approach and concepts like diagnosis.
