The therapeutic alliance is a base from which therapy can happen. And in order for that base to develop, we need to be a certain way for our clients.
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My 5 Favourite TED Talks
Continue reading »I learn best by watching, and these five Ted Talks are my personal favourites.
Why I Hope We Can All Be Poor Farmers in 2017
Continue reading »Are we constantly wanting more and more and more without even stopping to use what we already have? Here’s what a children’s story taught me about resourcefulness.
Coaches Versus Therapists
Continue reading »The differences and similarities between life coaching and therapy, and what practitioners in each discipline can learn from the other.
My 10 Favourite Therapy Books
Continue reading »Books are indispensable for developing a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of psychology and even some neurology – and here are my top ten therapy books that have inspired me.
3 Confidence Tips For Therapists and Counsellors Wrestling With Self Doubt
Continue reading »Confidence isn’t just about certainty. We may be the professionals, but we are not all-knowing seers.
How a Conman Can Help You Believe in Yourself as a Therapist
Continue reading »Is ‘imposter syndrome’ preventing you from doing your best work?
How To Boost Your Personal Power In Two Minutes (A Quick Psychology Tip)
Continue reading »What we do with our bodies during the day has direct and immediate effects on our psychology – and on our life as a whole.
The Psychology Of Persuasion (And How To Inoculate Yourself Against Manipulation)
Continue reading »How is it that some people – and some situations – can persuade us so much more than others?
A Simple Power Trick For Getting Stuff Done
Continue reading »We all enjoy fantasies of future success, but if fantasizing is all we do, we actually become less likely to transform these dreams into reality.
