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Playlist: Music on Harmony
This playlist takes the idea of harmony as its starting point. Each piece of music says something about harmony as a feeling, as a way of being with others and as a way of creating and organising sounds.
How therapists are using AI in their work
A snapshot of how therapists are using AI to support their work, based on anecdotal evidence from my own therapy network and published accounts. AI is already embedded into many mental health services. Some thoughts on the ways you might consent for your therapist to use AI in your work together.
How people are using AI for therapy
A snapshot of how people are using generative AI for mental health support, based on anecdotal evidence and published accounts. AI is already part of our lives, with ‘therapy/companionship’ currently one of its main uses. Some thoughts that might be useful when considering whether or how to use AI for therapeutic purposes.
How to schedule therapy
With so many demands on our time, how do we approach adding therapy to our schedule. Some considerations on how to approach this task, including what affects how you use your time, how to negotiate shared commitments, how to set boundaries and expectations for yourself and others, and questions for self-reflection.
Relational Therapy and Couples Therapy
Here I share some thoughts on what Relational Therapy and Couples Therapy is, what happens in the therapy room, how to decide if it might be a good fit for you, and what happen after a session.
Review of ‘Change Your Mind, Change Your Life’
It’s hard to imagine the feeling of sitting opposite a therapist for the first time. How does ‘Change Your Mind, Change Your Life’ compare to the real life experiences of a counsellor and therapist?
Playlist: Music on Waking
This playlist looks at waking as a musical theme. The pieces explore awakening as stimulation from a change of season or start to a new day, as a move from sleep into consciousness, as a fresh perspective, and as the activation of part of ourselves.
How we are More than a Label
How we are more than a label. How do we consider the labels within our lives to support a better understand our sense of self, thoughts, and behaviours? What are the values and challenges of labels we give ourselves, are assigned, and attach to others.
Review of Loop Experience 2 Earplugs
Increased control over sound levels can provide a new way of responding to what you need, and Loop Earplugs can form part of a useful toolkit for managing noise sensitivity.
Making ourselves heard
Making ourselves heard. How do we respond to increasing access to information and the many platforms and tools to communicate what we think? How, when, where, and why do we choose to express our opinions, and what is the impact of our choices?
Deciding When to End Therapy
Whatever our reason for beginning therapy, how can we recognise when it’s time to work towards an ending? Some considerations on how to approach this decision, including the content and impact of sessions, the therapeutic relationship, wider support systems, and questions for self-reflection.
Playlist: Music on Hope
This playlist looks at hope as a musical theme. The piece explore hope as journeys and new beginnings, as sustenance and guidance, as changing relationships, and as the promise of unrealised potential.
Challenging behaviour in relationships
All of us experience behaviours we find challenging in others. How to understanding our responses to others can affect our ability to manage incompatibility in relationships.
One-At-A-Time Therapy
Here I share some thoughts on what One-At-A-Time Therapy (OOAT) looks like, deciding if it could fit you, how to prepare and what happen afterwards.
How long does Therapy take?
Here I share some thoughts on what time-limited therapy and open-ended therapy look like, what situations they tend to fit, and some possible benefits and challenges of each.
Socialising after lockdown
Our experiences of the pandemic will determine how we react to the lifting of recent lockdown restrictions. How re-socialising, adapting to 'a new normal', can affect how we think and feel.
How Online Counselling can work
Here I look at online counselling, with a focus on telephone and video sessions, to help you consider whether it might work for you. What are the benefits and challenges, what does it look and feel like and how does it differ from in-person therapy?
Introvert or Extrovert: what’s in a label?
The terms ‘Introvert’ and ‘Extrovert’ have become popular again in recent years. These two different personality types can be useful in helping us to understand why people can behave differently. Here I look at whether the meaning of these words has become lost in translation.
Seeing in the New Year
Whether it’s a time to reflect on the year that’s coming to an end or to focus on what happens next, the New Year often represents change in some way. Here are some thoughts on how we might approach this.
What’s an initial conversation with a therapist like?
An initial conversation, or Assessment, is a time for a therapist and client to meet to explore if they might be able to do some meaningful work together. More about this moment to ask any questions you have about the process, to experience a little of what the therapeutic relationship can feel like and to get a professional opinion on what might be useful for you.
