Making the most out of your supervision sessions
Engaging in clinical supervision is a vital component of professional development for counsellors, aside from it being a requirement for your ACA or…
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Tips to deal with financial insecurity
Financial insecurity as counsellor is not a great feeling, and not good for your overall confidence, either. Here are some tips to deal…
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Should I just fill my practice with any type of client when I’m starting?
Should I just fill my practice with any type of client when I’m starting? I need cash so surely any clients are better…
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Basics
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), developed by Steven C. Hayes and others in the late 20th century, represents a significant evolution in the…
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I’m not a good counsellor; clients will soon find out!
We all know it as counsellors! Imposter syndrome… That dreaded monster. Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon, is that psychological pattern in…
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Authenticity is key
As ex-lawyer, I have a particular style of counselling. I guess you can call it “directive”. I have a tendency to psycho-educate a…
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I opened my private practice this week; so now what?? How do I get clients??
Oh boy, does this make me think back of my early years in coaching (I worked as a life coach before I integrated…
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The benefits of Group Supervision
We all know that 1-1 supervision allows you and I to discuss specific elements of your counselling practice in-depth. Group supervision is often…
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Daily Habits for Counselling Practice Success
Ever wondered what sets better counsellors apart from run-of-the-mills ones? It’s not just about fancy degrees or years of experience (although those certainly…
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Clients don’t expect you to be perfect
If you think that clients expect you to be the consummate practitioner, who has to know it all, you will get in your…
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