For Therapists & Practitioners
Stories that support reflection, without replacing the work you already do.
Some conversations are hard to begin — especially when they're close to someone's lived experience. Stories can create a little distance — just enough to make those conversations easier to enter.
How ITT can be used in sessions
ITT stories are sometimes used by therapists, counselors, and coaches as a way to introduce a topic gently, explore a dynamic indirectly, and create shared language around an experience.
Each story offers a starting point — something a client can respond to, reflect on, or relate to in their own way.
A note on use
ITT is not a clinical tool and is not intended to replace therapeutic methods or interventions. It is best used as a complement — a way to support reflection, conversation, and insight within the context of your existing work.
Ways practitioners use ITT stories
- As a starting point for a session
- As a reflection between sessions
- As a shared reading followed by discussion
- As a way to revisit a recurring theme
There's no single way to use them — just a structure that supports what you're already doing.
Example
A therapist shares a short story about a couple navigating misaligned expectations. Instead of asking directly, they begin with:
"What felt familiar to you in that story?"
The conversation opens more naturally — and often with less resistance.
Learn more or explore options
If you're interested in using ITT stories in your work, we'd be happy to share more.
Sometimes it's easier to begin with a story. From there, people often find their own way in.