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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…

The Therapist’s Corner: November Inspiration

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The internet can be both a treasure trove of insightful content and entertainment, and also a source of overwhelming information. That’s why the BTP team has come together to curate…

Working with Dreams in Clinical Practice

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If you’re interested in this topic and want to find out more, you might like to see the on-demand CPD videos we have on this same subject. You can see…

10 Books About Working With Dreams

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Working with dreams invites us therapists and counsellors, to listen beyond words and engage with imagery, metaphor, and felt experience. This blog brings together a list of ten insightful books…

The Ethics of Love in Therapy: Erotic Transference and Countertransference

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Love can be a great healer in counselling and psychotherapy, but when refused or abused it can be equally harmful. So how can therapists navigate erotic transference and countertransference ethically,…

Eating Disorder Myths & Misconceptions Therapists Need to Know

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This article was updated in July 2026. If you’re interested in this topic and want to find out more, join our next online CPD Training *Working Therapeutically with Disordered Eating and…