<unk>  <unk>  is a counseling approach developed in part by clinical psychologists William R.<unk> ller and Stephen Rollnick. It is a directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. Compared with non-directive counseling, it is more focused and goal-directed, and departs from traditional Rogerian client-centered therapy through this use of direction, in which therapists attempt to influence clients to consider making changes, rather than engaging in non-directive therapeutic exploration. The examination and resolution of ambivalence is a central purpose, and the counselor is intentionally directive in pursuing this goal.<unk>  is most centrally defined not by technique but by its spirit as a facilitative style for interpersonal relationship. Core concepts evolved from experience in the treatment of problem drinkers, and<unk>  was first described by<unk> ller (1983) in an article published in the journal Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.<unk> ller and Rollnick elaborated on these fundamental concepts and approaches in 1991 in a more detailed description of clinical procedures.<unk>  has demonstrated positive effects on psychological and physiological disorders according to meta-analyses.
Motivational interviewing
Insight-oriented psychotherapy
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy
Person-centered therapy
Metaphor therapy
Eclectic psychotherapy
Group psychotherapy
Compassion-focused therapy