Soluterapiaan

Soluterapiaan is a term used in Dutch-language contexts to describe a therapeutic approach that emphasizes developing and applying solutions rather than analyzing problems in depth. The concept is linked to solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), a family of short-term psychotherapeutic models developed in the 1980s. In Dutch-language practice, soluterapiaan is often used to describe the practical application of SFBT techniques, such as identifying goals, eliciting exceptions, and leveraging client resources to create change.

Practitioners typically work with clients to articulate desired outcomes, explore potential steps, and monitor progress across a limited number of sessions. The focus is on what works for the client and on constructing concrete steps toward improvement, rather than extensive diagnosis or exploration of underlying causes. The approach is generally future-oriented, collaborative, and structured, employing targeted questions to facilitate change.

Soluterapiaan is not presented as a universal replacement for in-depth therapies when complex issues are present; rather, it is viewed as an initial or complementary modality that can yield rapid improvements. As with many therapeutic labels, usage and interpretation vary between practitioners and regions. In some Dutch-speaking contexts, soluterapiaan is described as synonymous with oplossingsgerichte therapie, while in others it may denote a specific methodological emphasis within broader solution-focused practice. In mainstream psychology, more common terms for similar work include solution-focused brief therapy and brief therapy.

See also: Solution-focused brief therapy, Brief therapy, Counseling.