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If you’re thinking of working with a therapist, it’s a good idea to be clear about what is prompting you, and what you would like to have happen as you prepare for therapy. A good therapist is sure to ask you what is bringing you and what you want to focus on. Here are some questions to reflect on to help you feel prepared and confident when you are looking for a new therapist: 1. What brings you to therapy? 2. Why now? 3. What are your goals for therapy? 4. What will b

“Losing your way is oftentimes the only way to find something you did not know you were looking for.” I found this quote saved on my phone, unfortunately I cannot recall where I read it. Reading it again it spoke to me and I thought I’d blog about the chord it struck. When we know our way, we have a tendency to be on auto-pilot, navigating confidently along well trodden paths to destinations we perceive we know. It’s easy not to notice what is there along the way, and many pa

My supervisor many moons ago pointed out to me that the client we were discussing was in a hole, and that unfortunately I had climbed in...

If you’re thinking of working with a therapist, it’s a good idea to be clear about what is prompting you, and what you want to have...

I offer psychotherapy to individuals and couples based in Darlington, and working online for UK clients. I work in an outcome-oriented...

If you’re thinking of working with a therapist, it’s a good idea to be clear about what is prompting you, and what you want to have...

I really enjoy my role as a psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. Not only do I have the opportunity to sit down with a...

“If we could allow the pace of our meetings to slow down to the pace of our hearts, we might find genuine understanding.” Marion Woodman...

“If we could allow the pace of our meetings to slow down to the pace of our hearts, we might find genuine understanding.” Marion Woodman...

I had the pleasure of delivering a workshop recently with some Counselling degree students at Bishop Auckland College. I went to talk to...

Every now and again I put together a short digest of the posts that have seemed to resonate with people, and send it out to my subscriber...

I often blog about self-help techniques and approaches those interested can use to support their well-being and emotional health. I like...

Psychotherapy is intended to be an authentic encounter. An intimate, enabling space in which we as clients can be utterly who we are...

Before you make a change, it is important to be clear about what the current situation gives you. Remember that odd old phrase ‘don’t...

I was recently asked some excellent questions: Where do I live as a therapist? What lenses do I use to see through the clinical landscape...