In his recent article, “Five Bad Ideas About Learning How to Change,” one of my heroes Steve Hayes explores common misconceptions that hinder personal growth and effective change. Drawing from…

Managing Attention Residue in Counselling Practice In the -sometimes, depending on your practice!- fast-paced, emotionally intensive world of counselling and psychotherapy, maintaining focus and presence is critical for providing the…

For this blog post, I thought I’d share highlights of a very interesting book a client recommended to me: 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. I got it on Audible, and…

My most recent group supervision sessions dived into the topic of addictions and working -as counsellor- with clients with addiction issues. Two of the many available tools and formats to…

As counsellors in private practice, the transition into a new year offers a valuable opportunity to reflect, plan, and take deliberate action to optimise your business. This brief guide will…

In our most recent Group Supervision Session, we discussed Case Notes; the what, why, how, when, etc. Remember that, as counsellors (and conditions apply!), we don’t HAVE TO keep case…

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,…

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…

Oh boy, does this make me think back of my early years in coaching (I worked as a life coach before I integrated counselling into it). I did it all…