{"id":5809,"date":"2015-05-22T02:51:50","date_gmt":"2015-05-22T08:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unk.com\/blog\/?p=5809"},"modified":"2019-02-25T01:34:03","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T07:34:03","slug":"practitioner-in-focus-stephen-pinsent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unk.com\/blog\/practitioner-in-focus-stephen-pinsent\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen Pinsent, Psychologist – Practitioner in Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stephen Pinsent is a registered Psychologist from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n

How long have you been practicing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have been practicing since 1980, a total of 35 years.<\/p>\n

Do you see clients from home or in a clinic?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I see clients in my own private office in a local office building.<\/p>\n

What problems\/issues do you treat most frequently?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of my work is with trauma. PTSD (Military Type) is most of my work, though I also see paramilitary clients and a few other civilian cases. [Stephen is a graduate of our Rewind Technique course<\/a><\/em>].<\/p>\n

What are your biggest frustrations running your practice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am somewhat fortunate that the biggest frustration is having to say no to so many referrals.<\/p>\n

What do you find hardest about your daily work?<\/strong>
\n\nTrying to keep up with reports and paperwork is the hardest. The work itself is very rewarding.<\/p>\n

Do you find your professional body supportive and helpful? Do they help you create connections with fellow therapists?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My professional association is available whenever I need them. I have many connections with fellow therapists in my area. I also access significant amounts of professional development online.<\/p>\n

How do you balance work and life? Stress management\/avoiding burnout…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exercise, especially running and walking, is pursued daily. I also engage in some sports in all seasons. I do not take work home and I spend time each day actively relaxing. I also enjoy activities around the home doing odd jobs. I have a good circle of funny friends.<\/p>\n

What frustrates you most about the way mental health is dealt with in your country?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The insufficient numbers of practitioners and the lack of good quality experience are the most frustrating. There can be long waits for psychiatric attention as well.<\/p>\n

Can you tell us about your most uplifting experience treating a recent client? (anonymously, of course!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seeing a client return to being able to drive a vehicle and engage in activities he formerly enjoyed after having been through a number of traumatic experiences was very uplifting. Fortunately, this has happened on a number of occasions.<\/p>\n

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Pictured above<\/em>: Stephen’s therapy room.
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