Impostor Syndrome (IS) is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments, and persistently fear being exposed as frauds. This experience is common among high-achieving professionals,…

One of the questions that came up during one of my sessions was: How do I actually supervise myself? It’s a good question. Obviously, as counsellors, we engage in some…

Are Counsellors Mandatory Reporters in Australia? The answers to this question tend to vary widely, so I wanted to write an article to provide clarity. We focused on this in…

A question I get asked more often than I’d like to admit, and I think it’s the main question that many counsellors ask me when they come in for supervision,…

As experienced counsellors, you’ve likely encountered various therapeutic approaches in your practice. One school of thought that has gained considerable traction since the 1980’s is the strength-based approach. This method…

Engaging in clinical supervision is a vital component of professional development for counsellors, aside from it being a requirement for your ACA or PACFA membership.  Here are ten pointers to…

Financial insecurity as counsellor is not a great feeling, and not good for your overall confidence, either. Here are some tips to deal with the insecurity that has to do…

Should I just fill my practice with any type of client when I’m starting? I need cash so surely any clients are better than no clients?? Many counsellors (beginning as…

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), developed by Steven C. Hayes and others in the late 20th century, represents a significant evolution in the cognitive-behavioural tradition of psychotherapy. Grounded in empirical…

We all know it as counsellors! Imposter syndrome… That dreaded monster. Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon, is that psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their skills, accomplishments, or…