Every so often I try to introduce, and explain, theoretical models I find useful via my love for the radio show the Archers. If you are also…… Read more “Look Forward Lillian, not back.”
Category: theory
The heart and mind
I am not a buddhist, and as I wrote here I believe a therapist’s individual politics and religion should not intrude on the therapeutic relationship. However I do…… Read more “The heart and mind”
Introducing Melanie Klein
When I first started studying “the greats” of therapy I was saddened but not surprised to find that it was dominated by men. Not to denigrate the…… Read more “Introducing Melanie Klein”
Treatment for Eating Disorders. A guest post.
After I published my Questions For Counsellors piece I was approached by Fenella Lemonsky (@organiclemon) about hosting a guest post on treatment for eating disorders. This is such an…… Read more “Treatment for Eating Disorders. A guest post.”
It’s not about a toy farm David.
The big story for a number of months on the Archers has been around the proposed development of a new road. Reaction has tended to be of…… Read more “It’s not about a toy farm David.”
Looking into the darkness.
Part of my training to be a counsellor has included role play. This may not be a surprise to many, however this has been role play with…… Read more “Looking into the darkness.”
Recognizing abuse, and some of the causes.
It is generally acknowledged that survivors of abuse benefit greatly from learning about abuse, it not only helps them recognize abuse for what it is, but tackles the feelings of isolation that are…… Read more “Recognizing abuse, and some of the causes.”
Politics and religion in the counselling room.
It is a saying in the UK that one should never discuss religion or politics at the dinner table. Given our history of religious wars, culminating in…… Read more “Politics and religion in the counselling room.”
Mrs Pepper Plant
If you look on my twitter bio you will see I describe myself as a pepper plant. This image came to me when asked to describe where…… Read more “Mrs Pepper Plant”
What is relational depth?
“A feeling of profound contact and engagement with a client, in which one simultaneously experiences high and consistent levels of empathy and acceptance towards that other, and…… Read more “What is relational depth?”
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