Physical environment as a frame of the therapy process

Abstract

The psychotherapist's office considers here as a frame of the therapeutic process. Its interior is a message to the client. It differs depending on therapeutic approach. The factors of the physical environment influencing the effectiveness of psychotherapy are highlighted.

Keywords

• effectiveness of psychotherapy
• factors of physical environment
• interior of the office as a message
• office aesthetics
• therapeutic space
• therapists' attire
• office environment