Bad Ideas When Learning How to Change | Steve Hayes on ACT
In his recent article, “Five Bad Ideas About Learning How to Change,” one of my heroes Steve Hayes explores common misconceptions that hinder…
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Attention Residue: Counsellors’ Enemy From Within
Managing Attention Residue in Counselling Practice In the -sometimes, depending on your practice!- fast-paced, emotionally intensive world of counselling and psychotherapy, maintaining focus…
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4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman; Book Summary
For this blog post, I thought I’d share highlights of a very interesting book a client recommended to me: 4,000 Weeks by Oliver…
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Counselling And Addictions: The Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing
My most recent group supervision sessions dived into the topic of addictions and working -as counsellor- with clients with addiction issues. Two of…
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Preparing Your Private Practice for the New Year: A Comprehensive Guide
As counsellors in private practice, the transition into a new year offers a valuable opportunity to reflect, plan, and take deliberate action to…
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Benefits of Using a Strength-Based Approach in Counselling
As experienced counsellors, you’ve likely encountered various therapeutic approaches in your practice. One school of thought that has gained considerable traction since the…
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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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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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