Solution Focus Therapy
What is Solution-Focused Therapy?
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), sometimes called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), is a goal-oriented approach to counseling that emphasizes solutions rather than problems. Instead of spending long sessions analyzing difficulties from the past, SFT helps individuals focus on their strengths, resources, and future possibilities. The goal is to create clear, achievable steps toward positive change.
How Solution-Focused Therapy Works
In SFT, the therapist collaborates with the client to identify what is already working in their life and how to build on those successes. The process often involves:
Exploring goals and what the client wants to achieve
Identifying times when the problem is less intense or absent
Highlighting skills, strengths, and coping strategies the client already uses
Creating small, realistic steps toward progress
This practical, forward-looking method empowers clients to move beyond feeling “stuck” and toward meaningful change.