As a therapist I am often asked “What happens in therapy?”. Sometimes people ask “What do I have to do in therapy?”. So here’s an overview to give some comfort and confidence to those considering therapy. I’m keen to hear from other therapists and the experiences of those who have Read More
Once you decide you want to have therapy, you have to choose a therapist. Most therapists describe themselves in terms of the type of therapy they provide. This makes it challenging for clients to choose if they are unaware of what those different types of therapy mean and for whom Read More
Many therapy clients are surprised to learn that their issues relate to chronic stress and also to trauma (even if it occurred during their childhood). A useful counselling tool is psychoeducation – helping clients learn more about their mental health, what they are experiencing and both the causes and remedies. Read More
Part of a psychotherapist’s toolbox is psychoeducation. This is helping therapy clients to understand themselves better and access tools to effect the change they desire. There are a few books that I recommend to my therapy clients and this is one of them. Their reaction is usually positive so here Read More
I first mentioned SCARF in an article about neuroscience and leadership Leadership: Lessons from Star Trek and Neuroscience - Kim Tasso back in 2012. There David Rock talked about the neuroscience of leadership - the need to still your mind, improve emotional regulation, watch non-verbal signals and take care with Read More
