low self-esteem

When Food Becomes the Language

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At some point in almost every therapist’s career, someone arrives in therapy with a complicated relationship with food. It might be named clearly, as binge eating or bulimia, or it…

EMDR: Unlocking the Brain’s Innate Capacity to Heal

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This article has been written by Dr Ines Santos, who is a clinical psychologist specialising in trauma and complex trauma, an EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer, and is an accredited…

When Low Self-Esteem Enters the Room

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This blog post explores what happens when a client’s low self-esteem activates our own as therapists, from the perspective of countertransference and psychodynamic theory. It also features the important role…

Shame and Connection in the Therapeutic Relationship

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Shame often operates beneath awareness and erodes connection – with self and others. In therapy, acknowledging and working with shame gently and relationally can help clients move toward safety, self-compassion,…