Skip to content
Psy

Session support

Metaphor & analogy library

Generate therapeutic metaphors and analogies matched to orientation, age, and context.

Standard tool; account and usage limits apply. Review the current offer in the app before paying.

The task

When this tool helps

You want an accessible way to explain a concept using a client's interests.

Why use a dedicated tool?

The dedicated form gives you named inputs for this task. Pro makes therapeutic orientation available in the current tool, so you can adjust those settings without composing a new instruction each time.

Pro access covers the settings marked Pro. Check the offer, usage limits, and renewal terms shown in your app before paying.

From input to draft

A concrete example

Fictional material

Sample input

What you bring

Fictional adult enjoys gardening. Create a short metaphor about directing attention toward chosen activities while allowing distracting thoughts to be present.

Illustrative draft

Attention can be like tending a garden: you may notice weeds without spending the whole day pulling them. You can also choose which plants to water. Ask which parts of the metaphor fit and which do not.

Written to illustrate the task; this is not a captured Psy output. It is a draft for professional review.

In the application

Inputs and customization

Current fields for Metaphor & analogy library
InputChoices or guidanceAccess
Therapeutic orientationOptional
9 available choices
  • Integrative (default) Default
  • CBT
  • DBT
  • ACT
  • CFT
  • Schema therapy
  • Psychodynamic / psychoanalytic
  • Person-centred / humanistic
  • Systemic / family
Pro
Client age bandOptional
4 available choices
  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult Default
  • Older adult
Standard
Concept to explainRequirede.g. avoidance, self-criticism, emotional flooding…Standard

Region labels describe available settings, not legal or regulatory certification. Experimental options may change.

From context to a reviewed draft

  1. Open the tool. Use your existing account or the access options shown in Psy.
  2. Add the relevant context. Complete the required inputs and select the settings available to your plan.
  3. Generate and review. Check facts, omissions, wording, and suitability before saving or sharing.
Open Metaphor & analogy library

Before you begin

Questions about this tool

What do I need to provide?

Concept to explain The current fields and available settings are listed above.

Does this need Pro access?

This is a standard tool with account and usage limits. The following settings are marked Pro: Therapeutic orientation. Check current access and payment terms in the app.

What must I check before using the result?

A metaphor can miss a client's experience or culture. Invite correction and avoid presenting it as an explanation of their condition.

Can I enter identifiable client information?

Check your professional obligations and the product's documented data handling first. Remove direct and indirect identifiers and avoid unnecessary sensitive information. Review data handling and current policies.