All You Need Is Love
The phenomenon of unconditional love, its transpersonal nature and its role in healing within the therapeutic relationship Article authored by the Turiya Martyn Gough FISPC Despite a mountain of well-researched evidence confirming that as little as one per cent of beneficial outcomes from psychotherapeutic counselling are attributable to a specific theoretical technique1, and that untrained […]
The Future of UK Counselling and Psychotherapy
Navigating Technology, Demand, and Integration Article authored by James Durdan The field of counselling and psychotherapy in the UK is in a state of dynamic evolution. Shaped by global events, technological innovation, and shifting societal attitudes, the profession is moving towards a future that is both more accessible and more complex. The conversation is no […]
Beyond the Bubble Bath
A Therapist’s Guide to Authentic Self-Care Article authored by the ISPC The term “self-care” has become a popular buzzword in recent years, often conjuring images of fluffy bathrobes, scented candles, and luxurious weekends away. While these activities can certainly be part of a healthy routine, a therapist’s perspective on self-care runs much deeper. It’s not […]
Hitting the Nail on the Head
An Introduction to understanding psychological therapies through the integration of quantum physics, counselling theories, and the science and philosophy of Yoga Article authored by Turiya Martyn Gough FISPC Around the turn of this century my schoolboy understanding of modern physics was shattered when a yoga student of mine, herself a quantum scientist, explained to me […]
Embracing the Journey
Recognising Milestones in a Counselling Career Article authored by Cathy Stones This is a discussion about something often overlooked: the milestones in a counselling career. Becoming a counsellor, and remaining one, involves a long and complex path. It includes moments of learning, personal growth, and stress. Pausing to reflect and celebrate achievements is important. Initially, […]
Body Image and Body Acceptance
Body image problems affect lots of different people. It’s not about vanity or being shallow. Body image issues aren’t something “silly” experienced only by teenage girls, nor are they something we can just “get over”. I could share lots of statistics about how many people don’t like their bodies but I think we all know… […]
Costs vs Counselling
The cost of living keeps rising and negotiable counselling fees. Energy bills, food bills, rent, petrol. Everything is going up, yet wages are staying the same, which I feel put’s counsellors in a little bit of a dilemma. We of course want to try and support all people and deserve to be paid a good […]
Are They Listening to You?
Is your smart device listening to your counselling conversations? Let me take you back to last weekend. Myself and my husband were sat in the kitchen, he was waffling on about buying some big umbrella thing for the decking I was not really listening and continued to wrestle my daughter to put sun cream on […]
Finding mindful moments
Mindfulness is often criticised and has been branded as being ‘fluffy’ and ‘hippielike’! I will hold my hands up here and admit, I was one of those who absolutely hated the idea of mindfulness. Thought it was a load of twaddle. I understand it may not work for everyone, that is okay. We are all […]