Imago Counselling in Milton Keynes

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Anh Huntington
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Milton Keynes MK10
For couples, I use the Imago relationship therapy method and my role is to help you learn to connect in a way that strengthens your relationship, so that you can express yourself freely with your partner and feel understood.
I offer counselling for individuals and I am also a certified Imago relationship therapist, trained to work with couples and family members. I offer you a safe, confidential space to explore those difficult moments in your life. My work reflects three core beliefs: Being genuine, so you can successfully explore the issues that have brought you to seek help. Being accepting and empathic, giving you the opportunity to increase your self-understanding. Providing a non-judgmental and safe place to share your experiences as we work together. I am warm and understanding towards others. I am also a broad-minded Counsellor.
For couples, I use the Imago relationship therapy method and my role is to help you learn to connect in a way that strengthens your relationship, so that you can express yourself freely with your partner and feel understood.
I offer counselling for individuals and I am also a certified Imago relationship therapist, trained to work with couples and family members. I offer you a safe, confidential space to explore those difficult moments in your life. My work reflects three core beliefs: Being genuine, so you can successfully explore the issues that have brought you to seek help. Being accepting and empathic, giving you the opportunity to increase your self-understanding. Providing a non-judgmental and safe place to share your experiences as we work together. I am warm and understanding towards others. I am also a broad-minded Counsellor.
01788 227951 View 01788 227951

Online Therapists

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Soraya Amina Bedja
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London SE13
Whatever reason brings you here, life is a challenge and therapy can help. With a passion for my work I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds. I am a 'Person-Centred Relational Therapist' and ' Imago Trained Couple’s Therapist'. I have been practising for over 15 years and specialise in childhood and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, sexual orientation, sexual trauma, bereavement and loss. My work with both couples and individuals involves creating a warm, empathetic, safe space where each person can explore and validate their experience in the relationship with the self and others.
Whatever reason brings you here, life is a challenge and therapy can help. With a passion for my work I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds. I am a 'Person-Centred Relational Therapist' and ' Imago Trained Couple’s Therapist'. I have been practising for over 15 years and specialise in childhood and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, sexual orientation, sexual trauma, bereavement and loss. My work with both couples and individuals involves creating a warm, empathetic, safe space where each person can explore and validate their experience in the relationship with the self and others.
020 4538 1763 View 020 4538 1763
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Angela Robertson
Counsellor, ACC-AC
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
I am an experienced counsellor, supporting clients through specific and multiple, complex issues. I am trained in most areas and techniques, including: CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, attachment, creative, Imago. I am integrative in my approach to meet the needs of the individual client.​ I focus on the client's journey, building awareness and the tools to manage life's situations. The client sets the pace and decides the content, and we explore thoughts, feelings and experiences. The aim is to release understanding, acceptance, and a greater self awareness, discovering answers and choice in a way forward. ​
I am an experienced counsellor, supporting clients through specific and multiple, complex issues. I am trained in most areas and techniques, including: CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, attachment, creative, Imago. I am integrative in my approach to meet the needs of the individual client.​ I focus on the client's journey, building awareness and the tools to manage life's situations. The client sets the pace and decides the content, and we explore thoughts, feelings and experiences. The aim is to release understanding, acceptance, and a greater self awareness, discovering answers and choice in a way forward. ​
01689 664434 View 01689 664434
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Yafit Nahari
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
London N10
I am a relationship-focused therapist working with couples, individuals, and parents. By understanding our attachment style and gaining insight into how we offer and receive connection, we can grow and form meaningful relationships with our beloveds. At the heart of my couples therapy work is IMAGO Relationship therapy. Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples to identify their core needs and triggers and to communicate them to their partner in a non-confrontational and constructive way. I also integrate Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
I am a relationship-focused therapist working with couples, individuals, and parents. By understanding our attachment style and gaining insight into how we offer and receive connection, we can grow and form meaningful relationships with our beloveds. At the heart of my couples therapy work is IMAGO Relationship therapy. Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples to identify their core needs and triggers and to communicate them to their partner in a non-confrontational and constructive way. I also integrate Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
020 3675 0170 View 020 3675 0170
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Cemaliye Deran
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Beckenham BR3
Couples Therapy - Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT).
I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) for Couples and Individuals. Other areas I can help with include Pre-marital Counselling for couples who want to address concerns or differences prior to moving into the next stage of their lives i.e. marriage, moving in together for example. Some common issues I work with include couples struggling to communicate effectively, dis-connection, negotiating differences, feeling stuck, and a lack of intimacy among others.
Couples Therapy - Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT).
I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) for Couples and Individuals. Other areas I can help with include Pre-marital Counselling for couples who want to address concerns or differences prior to moving into the next stage of their lives i.e. marriage, moving in together for example. Some common issues I work with include couples struggling to communicate effectively, dis-connection, negotiating differences, feeling stuck, and a lack of intimacy among others.
020 4538 8329 View 020 4538 8329
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Elizabeth Cappetta
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Witney OX28
Although we never stop learning in this field I have undergone further training from the National Centre for Eating Disorders, the school of Energy Psychology, Imago Relationship Counselling and Coherence Therapy plus Naturopathy and Nutrition Training.
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile page. I am a Psychotherapist and Registered Nutritional Therapist with 20 years experience. I am very passionate about helping people and feel very fortunate and privileged to do this kind of work. I offer a very friendly service, as I appreciate it can be a huge step to contact a therapist for the first time. Although I have over the years worked with all kinds of issues, I feel drawn to work in the areas of relationships, stress and depression.I also worked in the corporate world for many years and so have lots of experience of dealing with stress and the pressures of life in this arena.
Although we never stop learning in this field I have undergone further training from the National Centre for Eating Disorders, the school of Energy Psychology, Imago Relationship Counselling and Coherence Therapy plus Naturopathy and Nutrition Training.
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile page. I am a Psychotherapist and Registered Nutritional Therapist with 20 years experience. I am very passionate about helping people and feel very fortunate and privileged to do this kind of work. I offer a very friendly service, as I appreciate it can be a huge step to contact a therapist for the first time. Although I have over the years worked with all kinds of issues, I feel drawn to work in the areas of relationships, stress and depression.I also worked in the corporate world for many years and so have lots of experience of dealing with stress and the pressures of life in this arena.
01372 677045 View 01372 677045
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Rosalind Simpson
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London N16
In work with couples, I am a Gottman trained therapist and also use Imago therapy.
I work with individuals and couples. Although I specialise in relationship issues including sex and sexuality, I have a vast experience in most other issues including anxiety and depression, stress, trauma and PTSD, phobias and panic, low self esteem and social anxiety, loneliness and loss. I am a sex positive therapist and open to whatever your identification or orientation including kink, polyamory and consensual BDSM. I can help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Please contact me for a free 15 minute Zoom or telephone conversation to see if you think you would like working with me or one of my associates.
In work with couples, I am a Gottman trained therapist and also use Imago therapy.
I work with individuals and couples. Although I specialise in relationship issues including sex and sexuality, I have a vast experience in most other issues including anxiety and depression, stress, trauma and PTSD, phobias and panic, low self esteem and social anxiety, loneliness and loss. I am a sex positive therapist and open to whatever your identification or orientation including kink, polyamory and consensual BDSM. I can help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Please contact me for a free 15 minute Zoom or telephone conversation to see if you think you would like working with me or one of my associates.
020 3856 8640 View 020 3856 8640
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Christopher Vincent
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Headley KT18
Imago Couples Relationship Therapy is designed to bring greater intimacy, warmth and fun into our relationships.
I help you feel heard in your relationships and help you listen accurately. I educate you in some of the basics of neuroscience to help you make sense of why your brain guides you in the way it does. I coach you in exploring how your past can continue to affect and infect your present so you can choose to do something different that will make a difference.
Imago Couples Relationship Therapy is designed to bring greater intimacy, warmth and fun into our relationships.
I help you feel heard in your relationships and help you listen accurately. I educate you in some of the basics of neuroscience to help you make sense of why your brain guides you in the way it does. I coach you in exploring how your past can continue to affect and infect your present so you can choose to do something different that will make a difference.
020 8103 6059 View 020 8103 6059
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Heidi James Muniko
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
I am an Integrative Therapist, this means that I get to practice different models to my clients such as PCT, CBT, TA, GT, HA, Imago therapy and more.
You may be someone who struggles with, feeling anxious, sad or depressed, un wanted or want to end your life, perhaps, marriage, parenting or relationships problems. feeling stuck, hopeless. There is a reason why you feel this way. You may be wanting to speak to someone for a long time but never really made a step forward? Great! I am happy to lead you through different number of modalities that will be perfect for your needs. I believe there is power in letting go of what has kept you captive. Try today, you don't have much to lose but everything to gain! Silence is known to be a killer of our happiness. call or email me today...
I am an Integrative Therapist, this means that I get to practice different models to my clients such as PCT, CBT, TA, GT, HA, Imago therapy and more.
You may be someone who struggles with, feeling anxious, sad or depressed, un wanted or want to end your life, perhaps, marriage, parenting or relationships problems. feeling stuck, hopeless. There is a reason why you feel this way. You may be wanting to speak to someone for a long time but never really made a step forward? Great! I am happy to lead you through different number of modalities that will be perfect for your needs. I believe there is power in letting go of what has kept you captive. Try today, you don't have much to lose but everything to gain! Silence is known to be a killer of our happiness. call or email me today...
0118 230 0183 View 0118 230 0183
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Merve Bayer Counseling
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
London SW7
Üzüntüyü,hüznü ya da kederi hayatımızdan tamamen çıkaramayız.Beklenmedik olaylar olur,istenmeyen olaylar yaşanır,durumlar ve kişiler değişir. Nasıl ki uykumuz geliyor ve yorgun oluyorsak, nasıl ki acıkıyor ve susuyorsak, bazen çok iyi haberler alıyor ve bazen derin kayıplar yaşıyorsak, bazen gülüyor bazen ağlıyorsak duygularımız, ihtiyaçlarımız ve deneyimlediklerimiz anlık olarak değişir, gelip geçer... Önemli olan bu duyguların ne kadar sürdüğü ve bizi ne kadar etkilediğidir... Yağan yağmurdan sonra hiç gökkuşağı çıkmıyor, güneş tekrar parıldamıyor, ağaçlar yeniden çiçek açmıyorsa sizin için iklim değişmiş demektir.
Üzüntüyü,hüznü ya da kederi hayatımızdan tamamen çıkaramayız.Beklenmedik olaylar olur,istenmeyen olaylar yaşanır,durumlar ve kişiler değişir. Nasıl ki uykumuz geliyor ve yorgun oluyorsak, nasıl ki acıkıyor ve susuyorsak, bazen çok iyi haberler alıyor ve bazen derin kayıplar yaşıyorsak, bazen gülüyor bazen ağlıyorsak duygularımız, ihtiyaçlarımız ve deneyimlediklerimiz anlık olarak değişir, gelip geçer... Önemli olan bu duyguların ne kadar sürdüğü ve bizi ne kadar etkilediğidir... Yağan yağmurdan sonra hiç gökkuşağı çıkmıyor, güneş tekrar parıldamıyor, ağaçlar yeniden çiçek açmıyorsa sizin için iklim değişmiş demektir.
020 3668 5465 View 020 3668 5465
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Kasia Cole
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London SW5
I'm Kasia Cole, a trauma and relationship psychotherapist, the founder and coach behind Balance Psychotherapy, and an academic with a passion for simplifying mental health. Mental health doesn't have to be complicated, but it needs to be effective. At Balance Psych, I believe in finding the right approach for you – a therapy that's tailored to your unique needs: I use a range of powerful techniques, combining traditional therapy with therapeutic mindfulness, emotional processing tools, such as tapping and EMDR.
I'm Kasia Cole, a trauma and relationship psychotherapist, the founder and coach behind Balance Psychotherapy, and an academic with a passion for simplifying mental health. Mental health doesn't have to be complicated, but it needs to be effective. At Balance Psych, I believe in finding the right approach for you – a therapy that's tailored to your unique needs: I use a range of powerful techniques, combining traditional therapy with therapeutic mindfulness, emotional processing tools, such as tapping and EMDR.
020 3984 9152 View 020 3984 9152
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Promis Clinics
Verified Verified
London SW7
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
020 3958 4322 View 020 3958 4322
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Samantha louise Smyke
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Woking GU21
There are many reasons that can bring us into therapy whether it might be current difficulties, long term struggles, illness or just a hope for change. I know how valuable it is to have a safe and confidential space where you can explore how you really feel and think about things. In this space it can help you to uncover unhealthy patterns and destructive behaviours with a view to bring about a change.
There are many reasons that can bring us into therapy whether it might be current difficulties, long term struggles, illness or just a hope for change. I know how valuable it is to have a safe and confidential space where you can explore how you really feel and think about things. In this space it can help you to uncover unhealthy patterns and destructive behaviours with a view to bring about a change.
01483 956887 View 01483 956887
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London Counselling Centre
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London N4
My name is Bogumila.I am BACP and NCPS accredited counsellor/psychotherapist,authorised mindfulness/ Zen Master . I use :Neuroscience,Gestalt and EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing)meditation .If you struggle with your negative thinking,expressing feelings,making decissions,if you struggle with self esteem,feeling not being good enough, grief addiction ,bereavement I will help you overcome this. Do you want to build up motivation,improve daily routine, to deal effectively with your addiction, sexual issues,addiction,depression,anxiety,self worth? build your support network.Integrative sex and couple therapist.
My name is Bogumila.I am BACP and NCPS accredited counsellor/psychotherapist,authorised mindfulness/ Zen Master . I use :Neuroscience,Gestalt and EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing)meditation .If you struggle with your negative thinking,expressing feelings,making decissions,if you struggle with self esteem,feeling not being good enough, grief addiction ,bereavement I will help you overcome this. Do you want to build up motivation,improve daily routine, to deal effectively with your addiction, sexual issues,addiction,depression,anxiety,self worth? build your support network.Integrative sex and couple therapist.
020 3319 5265 View 020 3319 5265
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Mike Graney
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1
I offer online and some face to face consultations to individuals, couples and families for communication difficulties associated with relationships and life-changes, when the usual ways of coping and support are insufficient or when the challenges involved are too much in some way. With over 30 years professional experience as a systemic practitioner, I have worked with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds in the independent, voluntary, private and public sectors. Single consultations, short-term and longer work are all available.
I offer online and some face to face consultations to individuals, couples and families for communication difficulties associated with relationships and life-changes, when the usual ways of coping and support are insufficient or when the challenges involved are too much in some way. With over 30 years professional experience as a systemic practitioner, I have worked with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds in the independent, voluntary, private and public sectors. Single consultations, short-term and longer work are all available.
0117 325 6993 View 0117 325 6993
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Anne Maria McLaren-Douglas
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stevenage SG1
I am a Person-centred counsellor with 4 years of experience working with adults. I believe a person can grow, flourish and find the right path for themselves, given the right conditions within the therapeutic relationship. My counselling style is non-directive with a positive outlook on human nature and I believe in the therapeutic power of being authentic within the relationship, communicating empathy and having unconditional positive regard for my clients
I am a Person-centred counsellor with 4 years of experience working with adults. I believe a person can grow, flourish and find the right path for themselves, given the right conditions within the therapeutic relationship. My counselling style is non-directive with a positive outlook on human nature and I believe in the therapeutic power of being authentic within the relationship, communicating empathy and having unconditional positive regard for my clients
01438 904062 View 01438 904062
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Anna Sinski
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1H
I help both individuals, as well as couples, work through relational and sexual difficulties like attachment wounds, communication issues, trauma and unhelpful patterns. I’m a culturally sensitive practitioner and work with clients of many different backgrounds, sexualities and religions.
I help both individuals, as well as couples, work through relational and sexual difficulties like attachment wounds, communication issues, trauma and unhelpful patterns. I’m a culturally sensitive practitioner and work with clients of many different backgrounds, sexualities and religions.
020 3984 9087 View 020 3984 9087
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Alexis Pfeiffer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London NW7
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lonely or depressed? Having relationship difficulties or just separated from your partner and need someone to talk to? Let's work together. I offer weekday daytime and Saturday appointments to individual adults and couples. I work with individuals with many issues such as bereavement, anxiety, low self esteem and feelings of rejection in relationships. I have experience in helping parents who have been rejected or estranged from adult children. I offer communication training to couples to improve the hurtful effects of negative language so they can be more respectful and kinder to each other.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lonely or depressed? Having relationship difficulties or just separated from your partner and need someone to talk to? Let's work together. I offer weekday daytime and Saturday appointments to individual adults and couples. I work with individuals with many issues such as bereavement, anxiety, low self esteem and feelings of rejection in relationships. I have experience in helping parents who have been rejected or estranged from adult children. I offer communication training to couples to improve the hurtful effects of negative language so they can be more respectful and kinder to each other.
07429 419087 View 07429 419087
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Fi Smith
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Reading RG6  (Online Only)
Complimentary 30 minute introductory session. Online sessions. My passion lies in providing low cost psychotherapy, which I believe enables individuals and couples to find purpose in their struggles and make informed choices to instigate positive transformations in their lives. I am committed to fostering a safe, confidential, and supportive space where clients can freely express their concerns without fear of judgment and feel genuinely heard and valued. I am a registered trainee counsellor and psychotherapist with UKCP. I also belong to these professional bodies UKATA, EATA and ITAA and abide by their code of ethics.
Complimentary 30 minute introductory session. Online sessions. My passion lies in providing low cost psychotherapy, which I believe enables individuals and couples to find purpose in their struggles and make informed choices to instigate positive transformations in their lives. I am committed to fostering a safe, confidential, and supportive space where clients can freely express their concerns without fear of judgment and feel genuinely heard and valued. I am a registered trainee counsellor and psychotherapist with UKCP. I also belong to these professional bodies UKATA, EATA and ITAA and abide by their code of ethics.
0118 230 0564 View 0118 230 0564
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Mark Pharoah
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE9
I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, to couples & for family relationships. If you are an individual seeking counselling, your issues may be related to recent events or stretch far back to past abuse or narcissistic trauma. There may be troubling thoughts, social anxiety, low mood & self-esteem, feelings of isolation, exclusion & loneliness. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, confused or numb. Maybe you suspect autism or ADHD, or can't make sense of your problems or were you fit in. As an integrative therapist, I provide online and face-to-face therapy for a range of issues both big and small over the long or short term.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, to couples & for family relationships. If you are an individual seeking counselling, your issues may be related to recent events or stretch far back to past abuse or narcissistic trauma. There may be troubling thoughts, social anxiety, low mood & self-esteem, feelings of isolation, exclusion & loneliness. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, confused or numb. Maybe you suspect autism or ADHD, or can't make sense of your problems or were you fit in. As an integrative therapist, I provide online and face-to-face therapy for a range of issues both big and small over the long or short term.
020 3004 1059 View 020 3004 1059

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How does Imago therapy work?

Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticising a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.

What is the Imago method?

A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.

How long does Imago therapy take?

As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.

Does Imago therapy work?

There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.