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What to do When Counselling Isn’t Working
Whether it’s a feeling of being ‘stuck’ or just not getting to where you aimed to with a client, this article distills some of the key learning points from the day that you can put into practice with your clients.
Read MoreAn Introduction to Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal theory is a tool for working with trauma and social connection based on how our nervous system reacts to external stimuli varying from safety to danger. Tony Buckley, an expert on the topic, spoke to us about Polyvagal Theory and how it can be used in counselling and psychotherapy.
Read MoreWhy Every Counsellor is a Body Psychotherapist
In this article we review the work of Nick Totton who presented to a packed BTP audience in Brighton on Saturday 15 September 2018. Nick Totton is a renowned body psychotherapist with 35 years experience in the therapy world.
Read MoreWorking with Challenging Clients in Counselling
In our therapeutic careers, we will undoubtedly encounter clients who are challenging, difficult, or hard-to-reach. This article examines how we can support such clients in counselling.
Read MoreCounselling the Children of Narcissists
Whilst a mild level of narcissism can be healthy – in order to take care of ourselves we need to believe ourselves worthy of that care – narcissism (and those defined as ‘narcissists’) as spoken about in therapy is less helpful.
Read MoreLearning to Talk About Sex in Therapy and Counselling
Sex represents more than the physical act. It can represent intimacy, connection and desire. A loss of sex in long term relationships can therefore mean a lot more to a client than just the loss of the sex itself.
Read MoreUsing Stories in Counselling & Therapy
This article looks at the power of a personal story in the eyes of narrative therapy, and how we can develop and change the stories we tell about ourselves in order to change our lives.
Read MoreHow Art Therapy Works
Art therapy is a growing field. No longer confined to the stereotype of working with small children and those in need of “occupational therapy”, the popularity of using creative techniques alongside talking therapy with all age groups is expanding.
Read MoreWhat is Narrative Therapy?
With our upcoming event on narrative therapy, we wanted to look at the topic and answer the question ‘what is narrative therapy?’
Read MoreWhen Can Therapy Make Things Worse?
Therapy is a force for good, but it needs to be acknowledged that sometimes therapy can make things worse. This is a challenging read for therapists and counsellors, but an important one nonetheless.
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