Premature Endings in Psychotherapy I wrote some weeks ago about the importance of knowing when to end therapy. Today, I would like to look at what happens when therapy is concluded prematurely. I know that for many clients it would … Continue reading →
An Unexpected Honour I have been a practising hypnotherapist since 1989, but as I started seeing clients I realised that I needed more than my initial training to be a competent practitioner. I undertook many courses and qualifications in hypnotherapy, … Continue reading →
Mercy is to Forgive Others and Wisdom is to Forgive Oneself Today’s topic is based on a line I heard in a show today. One of the main components of good therapy in my view is forgiveness work. All too … Continue reading →
Clients Who Become Hypnotherapists For many readers who are not involved with the profession, you might find this title to be a little odd. Clients are clients, surely, and that does not really change does it? Well for some, yes … Continue reading →
Clients Must Do The Heavy Lifting In Therapy One of the most common issues that comes to me as a clinical supervisor is new therapists who are unsure about what to do when their clients simply refuse to do any … Continue reading →
Why Do Student Therapists Receive Mandatory Therapy Quite a lot of people are surprised that all psychotherapists as recognised by organisations like The UK Council for Psychotherapy and The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy require all trainee therapists to … Continue reading →
Are We Doing Enough for Veterans With PTSD As we are observing Remembrance Sunday today, it is worth looking at the living as well as the fallen. There is of course physical issues that many veterans, however, there is an … Continue reading →
The Importance of Remembering in Mental Health We are coming to the time of year when we take time out to remember the dead from the First World War. This year is different, however, in that it is the 100th … Continue reading →
Teasing How Hypnotherapy Can Help I grew up in a generation which guys tended to tease other guys about whatever was different about them. This was in the day considered good humoured banter. However, in a recent article it has … Continue reading →
It’s Time for Hypno-Psychotherapy To Get Greater Recognition I have been a qualified hypno-psychotherapist since 1995 and registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy since 1996. Over the years I have seen many advancements in recognition for psychotherapy provision across … Continue reading →
