In therapy, self can be seen in three different ways:

The ‘self’ as a process

Some therapists view the ‘self’ as an attribute that is always continuing and always changing.

The ‘self’ as multi-dimensional

Some therapists view ‘self’ as something that consists of layers. These layers have to be harmoniously connected to each other and all of them should function well.

The ‘self’ as dialogical

‘Self’ can be seen as some psychological construct that describes the mind of the person and that is in some interaction with others.