This research is entitled: "Efforts to Increase Class VIII Students' Learning Motivation through Individual Counseling with a Gestalt Approach at Jaya Krama Beringin Private Middle School, Deli Serdang Regency." The aim of this research is to increase the learning motivation of class VIII students through individual counseling using a Gestalt Approach at the Jaya Krama Beringin Private Middle School, Deli Serdang Regency. The method used in this research is Action Research which consists of 2 (two) cycles, and each cycle consists of: Planning, Implementation, Observation and reflection. Based on the results of action research, Individual Counseling using Gestalt Approach can increase the learning motivation of class VIII students at SMP Swasta Jaya Krama Beringin, Deli Serdang Regency. Furthermore, the researcher recommends: (1) Guidance and Guidance Teachers who experience the same difficulties can apply Individual Counseling using a Gestalt Approach to improve Learning Outcomes. (2) In order to get maximum results, it is hoped that BK teachers will make Individual Counseling using a Gestalt Approach more interestin