Our Model

Advanced Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) is a proven, evidence-based model that offers fast and effective solutions for conditions such as OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Unlike traditional long-term treatments, BST uses precise interventions to resolve complex problems quickly, focusing on efficiency, repeatability, and affordability. Dr Padraic Gibson, Dr Claudette Portelli and Dr Matteo Papantuno have dedicated 25 years to researching and publishing on the subject of BST and have contributed to its development and its scientific validity. Rooted in communication theory, BST builds on the foundational work of Gregory Bateson, Milton Erickson, and the Mental Research Institute (MRI) in Palo Alto. By combining psychology and systems theory, BST provides cutting-edge, practical, teachable interventions adaptable to various fields of human interaction, including education, business, and social contexts. BST represents a significant evolution in psychotherapy, offering solutions that are brief, effective, efficient, and replicable for major psychological and relational disorders.

Evidence Based Clinical Outcomes

The efficacy and effectiveness of the BST model have been tested through 25 years of clinical outcome research by Dr. Gibson and Dr. Portelli at The OCD Clinic®. BST adopts a change-oriented approach, utilising advanced communication techniques and non-ordinary logic to treat complex pathologies. From the very first session, the clinician applies Strategic Clinical Dialogue to create rapid changes, guiding clients toward corrective emotional experiences that alter their perception of the problem. This leads to desired changes in behaviour and relationships. The success rates for treating OCD with BST range from 86% to 95%, with treatments averaging just seven sessions across four phases of therapy. These results are verified using internationally recognised psychotherapy criteria and are confirmed through follow-up evaluations one year after treatment completion.

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