The role of the therapist in gestalt therapy is to:

The correct answer is option 3: Act as a facilitator in increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance

In Gestalt therapy, the therapist’s primary role is to help the client become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and bodily sensations in the present moment. The focus is on:

• Self-awareness

• Personal responsibility

• Living in the here and now

The therapist does not direct or control, analyze the unconscious, or solely provide unconditional positive regard (which is more central to client-centered therapy). Instead, they facilitate awareness and growth.