A Bunch of Therapists

This episode contains themes of around racism, colourism, shame, educational inequality, and systemic discrimination. 🎧 Join us for a powerful and deeply personal conversation with psychotherapist Dr Derek McKenzie as he shares his extraordinary journey from facing severe racism and internalised colourism in 1970s South London to becoming a doctor who challenges Eurocentric norms in the therapy world. This honest discussion explores how childhood adversity and systemic barriers can be transformed into purpose, and why centring Black voices and experiences is essential for authentic therapeutic practice. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Derek openly shares: • Growing up in South London during the 1970s • Facing relentless racism on the streets as a child • Internalising colourist messages from family and society • Experiencing shame at being darker skinned and African • Struggling in school and leaving without learning to read and write • Becoming a young father at 16 • Working hard to support his family from a young age • Training as a youth worker • Learning to read and write in his 30s • Aspiring to become a social worker • Excelling in exams but being rejected for a university degree in social work • The pivotal decision to train in counselling instead • Building a private practice as a psychotherapist • Completing a doctorate in recent years • Centring Black authors and voices in his PhD research • Challenging Eurocentric norms in the therapy world • Using his lived experience to transform therapeutic practice This essential conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone navigating racism, colourism, educational barriers, or interested in decolonising therapy and creating more inclusive mental health spaces. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • Racism and racial trauma in childhood • Colourism and internalised shame about skin colour and heritage • The intersection of racism and educational inequality • Systemic barriers to education and professional advancement • Young parenthood and early responsibility • Resilience and self-education despite institutional rejection • Career pivots and finding your path • The importance of representation in therapy training • Decolonising therapeutic practice • Centring Black voices and Black authors in academia • Challenging Eurocentric norms in mental health • Using lived experience to transform systems • Building authentic therapeutic relationships across difference 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #Racism #Colourism #BlackVoices #DecolonisingTherapy #RacialTrauma #EducationalEquity #TherapyTraining #MentalHealthUK #Inclusion

This honest discussion explores how early experiences of not belonging can shape our sense of self, and why therapy became the catalyst for understanding and embracing her unique identity. This episode explores themes of dual heritage identity, racial identity, belonging, feeling like an outsider, and cultural displacement. 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with psychotherapist and trainer Mary-Claire Wilson as she shares her transformative journey from feeling like an outsider in two different worlds to becoming a specialist who helps others navigate the complexities of dual and multi-heritage identity. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Mary-Claire openly shares: • Growing up in a village in Nigeria with her mother's family • The experience of dual heritage in a Nigerian community • Moving to the UK with her White father to a small village in Norfolk • Being singled out as the only person of dual heritage in both environments • Asking herself as a child: 'what's wrong with me?' • Feeling profoundly different and like an outsider • Studying at Oxford University and continued feelings of not belonging • Training as a primary school teacher • Experiencing a persistent feeling of emptiness she couldn't shake • Seeking therapy to address her emotional struggles • The transformative and healing power of her own therapeutic journey • The decision to change careers and train as a psychotherapist • Specialising in dual and multi-heritage identity work • Lecturing for various counselling and psychotherapy organisations • Running workshops on inclusion and social equity • Using her lived experience to support others navigating identity This essential conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone navigating dual or multi-heritage identity, struggling with belonging, or seeking to understand how cultural displacement shapes our sense of self. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • Dual heritage identity and cultural displacement • Feeling like an outsider in multiple environments • The impact of being visibly different in predominantly White spaces • Racial identity development and self-perception • Childhood experiences of not belonging • Identity struggles at university and in professional settings • The persistent feeling of emptiness and disconnection • Therapy as a path to understanding and accepting yourself • Career transition from teaching to psychotherapy • Specialising in dual and multi-heritage therapeutic work • Creating inclusive spaces and challenging social inequity • Using lived experience to support clients authentically • Finding belonging and peace with your identity 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #DualHeritage #Identity #Belonging #RacialIdentity #MultiCultural #Inclusion #TherapyTraining #MentalHealthUK #SocialEquity

This essential conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone struggling with abandonment fears, anger management, relationship difficulties, or seeking to understand how early experiences shape our adult lives. 🎧 Join us for a warm and deeply personal conversation with integrative therapist Alina Badescu as she shares her transformative journey from childhood abandonment and anger issues to becoming a counsellor who helps others heal through understanding attachment. This honest discussion explores how early childhood experiences shape our relationships, and why discovering Attachment Theory became the catalyst for profound personal and professional transformation. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Alina openly shares: • Growing up in Romania in the countryside with her grandmother and aunt • The shock of being reclaimed by her mother and moving to town • Struggling to adjust to living with parents she barely knew • Developing abandonment and anger issues in childhood • How these unresolved issues impacted her romantic relationships • The strain on her bond with her own children • Facing workplace challenges stemming from unhealed trauma • Coming to England in 2013 and working a succession of dead-end jobs • Hitting crisis point during the Covid pandemic • Discovering a Facebook video about Attachment Theory that changed everything • The pivotal decision to train as a counsellor • How therapy transformed both her personal and professional life • Using her lived experience to support clients with similar struggles • Finding compassion for herself and others through healing work 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • Early childhood separation and its lasting impact • Abandonment trauma and attachment patterns • How unresolved childhood issues affect romantic relationships • The impact of parental trauma on parenting your own children • Anger as a response to unmet emotional needs • Career and workplace challenges rooted in trauma • Life transitions and crisis as catalysts for change • The transformative power of understanding Attachment Theory • Training as a therapist following personal healing • Using lived experience to support clients authentically • Breaking cycles of trauma through therapeutic work • Finding hope and healing after crisis 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #AttachmentTheory #Abandonment #AngerManagement #RelationshipHealing #TraumaRecovery #TherapyTraining #MentalHealthUK #CounsellingTherapy #PersonalGrowth

This episode contains discussion around homophobia, family dynamics, identity, feeling different, sexual health, heteronormative standards, and therapeutic practice. 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with psychosexual therapist and author Silva Neves as he shares his extraordinary journey from feeling like an outsider in a tiny rural French Alpine community to building a thriving practice in London challenging conventional approaches to sex and relationship therapy. This engaging discussion explores how feeling different can become your greatest strength, and why seeking out environments where you truly belong is essential for personal and professional fulfilment. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Silva openly shares: • Growing up as an only child in a complex family dynamic in the French Alps • Feeling different from an early age and longing to 'see the horizon' • Discovering a diverse London environment on a school trip aged 15 • The bold decision to leave home at 18 with just £50 and a one-way ticket • Working a succession of low-paid jobs whilst building a new life • Finding his calling supporting schizophrenic patients in the community • Discovering a capacity for listening and curiosity about clients • Training as a therapist and specialising in psychosexual therapy • Challenging heteronormative standards in sex and relationship therapy • Building a successful practice and becoming a published author • The transformative power of seeking out where you belong This essential conversation offers valuable insights for anyone feeling like an outsider, navigating identity, or interested in progressive approaches to sex and relationship therapy. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • Growing up feeling different in a small community • Family dynamics and early identity formation • The courage to leave home and start afresh • Finding your people and your place in the world • Career discovery through meaningful work • Psychosexual therapy and relationship dynamics • Challenging conventional approaches to sex and intimacy • The role of curiosity and listening in therapeutic practice • Building a successful therapy practice • Using lived experience to inform professional work 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #PsychosexualTherapy #Identity #RelationshipTherapy #MentalHealthUK #TherapyTraining #PersonalGrowth #SexTherapy #Belonging"

This episode contains discussion around migration, language barriers, childhood responsibilities, cultural identity, and personal therapy experiences. Join us for a moving and insightful conversation with therapist, psychologist and researcher Ezgi Erik as she shares her transformative journey from arriving in the UK at age 6 speaking no English to becoming a qualified therapist who specialises in reading the unspoken language of her clients. This powerful discussion explores how early adversity and cultural displacement can become unexpected strengths in therapeutic practice, and why understanding our own migration story is crucial for healing and connection. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Ezgi openly shares: • Arriving in the UK from Turkey at age 6 with no English language skills • Struggling to understand teachers, classmates and school routines • Mastering English largely through watching British soap operas • Becoming a family interpreter and advocate whilst still in primary school • Managing doctors' appointments, bills and adult responsibilities as a child • The profound impact of early childhood displacement and responsibility • Processing her migration experience through personal therapy during counselling training • Discovering how her unusual childhood shaped her therapeutic abilities • Developing exceptional skills in reading body language, tone and non-verbal cues • The advantages of being a non-English speaker in developing emotional intelligence • Launching a career in clinical psychology and running a private practice • Balancing therapy work with psychology research This essential conversation offers valuable insights for anyone who has experienced migration, cultural displacement, childhood responsibilities, or who is curious about how our early struggles can become our greatest strengths. Key Topics Discussed: • The experience of arriving in a new country as a young child • Language barriers and the challenge of fitting in at school • Parentification: children taking on adult responsibilities • Cultural identity and belonging in a new country • Using unconventional methods to learn language and culture • Processing childhood trauma through personal therapy • How non-verbal communication skills develop in multilingual environments • The connection between migration experiences and emotional attunement • Reading body language and tone as therapeutic superpowers • From struggling child to skilled clinician • Integrating personal experience into professional practice • The role of psychology research in understanding migration and identity   🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #Migration #CulturalIdentity #LanguageBarriers #ChildhoodTrauma #ClinicalPsychology #CounsellingTherapy #MentalHealthUK #TherapyTraining #Resilience

This episode contains discussion around high control organisations, cults, religious trauma, coercive control, and therapeutic harm. Join us for an eye-opening and deeply personal conversation with counsellor Bruno Nice as he shares his extraordinary journey from being born into a high control religious group to becoming a therapist specialising in cult recovery and organisational trauma. This powerful discussion explores how surviving coercive control can inform therapeutic practice, and why understanding these dynamics is essential for helping others break free from harmful systems. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Bruno openly shares: • Growing up in a high control religious sect from the 1980s • How the group controlled every aspect of his life - music, relationships, movement and identity • Feeling 'different' and struggling to fit in within the group's rigid framework • His parents' concern and encouragement to seek therapy • A traumatic experience with an unethical therapist who later abused other young men • The brave decision to leave the religion and his family home • How his negative therapy experience inspired him to train as a person-centred counsellor • Understanding coercive, threatening and exploitative group behaviours • Specialising in working with current and former cult members • Recognising the signs of high control organisations - religious and secular • The journey from survivor to healer and expert This essential conversation offers profound insights for anyone affected by high control groups, religious trauma, or seeking to understand cult dynamics and recovery. Key Topics Discussed: • What defines high control organisations and cults • Coercive control tactics used to demand total loyalty • The psychological impact of growing up in restrictive religious environments • Identity suppression and the struggle to be yourself • Recognising red flags in religious and secular organisations • The lasting effects of religious trauma • Therapeutic harm and unethical practitioner behaviour • Finding courage to leave family and familiar systems • Person-centred counselling as a healing approach • Supporting survivors of cults and high control groups • From victim to expert: using lived experience in therapeutic practice 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #CultRecovery #HighControlGroups #ReligiousTrauma #CoerciveControl #CounsellingTherapy #MentalHealthUK #TherapyTraining #Trauma #cult #cultsurvivor

This episode contains discussion around burnout, anxiety, workplace stress, redundancy, and career transitions. Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with corporate executive coach and mentor James Gellatley as he shares his transformative journey from a successful 25-year career in the City to discovering his true calling after burnout and redundancy. This thought-provoking discussion explores how personal crisis can lead to profound self-discovery, and why vulnerability and self-awareness are essential for genuine wellbeing and leadership. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, James openly shares: • His 25-year career trajectory in banking, rising to senior level at Credit Suisse • The hidden cost of outward success and the burden of maintaining a professional image • Struggling with burnout whilst hiding health challenges from colleagues and clients • Experiencing long Covid symptoms and the impact on his wellbeing • The fear of vulnerability damaging his reputation in the corporate world • How Credit Suisse's collapse became an unexpected turning point • Facing redundancy, financial responsibilities and loss of identity • Enrolling in a Foundation Course in Counselling at the Awareness Centre • The transformative power of personal therapy and self-reflection • Retraining as an Executive and Teams Coach • Using decades of banking experience to help others find happiness and productivity • Breaking free from workaholism and rediscovering purpose • Living in the here and now and reconnecting with personal needs This essential conversation offers hope and practical insights for anyone struggling with burnout, workplace anxiety, perfectionism, or searching for greater meaning in their career and life. Key Topics Discussed: • The psychology of burnout in high-pressure corporate environments • Maintaining a facade of success whilst struggling internally • The impact of long Covid on mental and physical wellbeing • Fear of vulnerability in professional settings • Career identity and loss of purpose following redundancy • Therapy as a catalyst for career transformation • Transitioning from corporate executive to executive coach • Reconnecting with personal values and needs • Breaking patterns of overwork and self-neglect • Male vulnerability and emotional honesty in the workplace • Finding authentic purpose beyond job titles and status • Mindfulness and living in the present moment 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #Burnout #ExecutiveCoaching #CareerTransition #Anxiety #MaleVulnerability #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthUK #TherapyTraining 

This episode contains discussion around ADHD, cultural expectations, gender inequality, relationship breakdown, depression, and career transitions. Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with counsellor and former DJ Joy Zheng as she shares her transformative journey from struggling with self-worth in a society that valued boys over girls, to building a thriving private practice in London. This compelling discussion explores how overcoming cultural expectations, navigating ADHD, and embracing therapy can lead to profound personal reinvention and professional fulfilment. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Joy openly shares: • Growing up in China and internalising messages about her worth as a girl • Being diagnosed with ADHD and struggling through school • Finding creative escape through music and the DJ scene • Building a successful career as a DJ in Shanghai • Meeting her husband through the music industry and moving to London • The devastating impact of relationship breakdown and lost dreams • Experiencing depression and feeling lost after separation • A pivotal conversation that sparked her interest in therapy • Training as a therapist whilst managing ADHD and learning in English • Overcoming academic and group work challenges • Building and growing her private practice in London • Redefining self-worth beyond societal and relationship expectations • Creating a new life on her own terms This essential conversation offers valuable insights for anyone struggling with self-worth, navigating ADHD, recovering from relationship loss, or considering a career transition into therapy. Key Topics Discussed: • Cultural gender expectations and internalised feelings of inadequacy • ADHD in school settings and the lack of support • Using creativity as a coping mechanism • Career building and finding your place in the world • Relationship breakdown and grief • Depression and the journey towards recovery • The transformative power of therapy • Training as a therapist with ADHD and language barriers • Redefining identity after major life changes • Building a successful private practice • Self-worth beyond external validation 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #ADHD #SelfWorth #CulturalExpectations #RelationshipHealing #CareerTransition #DepressionAwareness #TherapyTraining #MentalHealthUK #PersonalGrowth

This episode contains discussion around relationship breakdown, low self-esteem, vulnerable young people, gang involvement, and creative therapy approaches. 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist ShediYah HatNebMaoo as she shares her unconventional journey from struggling in a turbulent relationship with low self-esteem to becoming a compassionate therapist who helps vulnerable young people imagine new possibilities for their lives. This honest discussion explores how therapy can transform our confidence and self-belief, and why creative, person-centred approaches are so powerful when working with young people facing difficult circumstances. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, ShediYah openly shares: • Her unconventional journey into therapy as a young mother • Struggling in a turbulent relationship with low self-esteem • Being encouraged to try therapy by her partner's probation officer • Feeling unsafe leaving her children with someone else • Finding a therapist who allowed her to bring her children along • How therapy helped her rebuild her confidence • Contemplating a career change whilst raising young children • Spending 4 years volunteering before committing to training as a counsellor • Working with children and young people, many of whom are vulnerable • Supporting young people with experience of gangs • Using gentle, person-centred approaches in her work • Incorporating creative therapy and dreamwork into her practice • Helping young people to 'imagine something else for themselves' • Her role as a lecturer and Clinical Supervisor This essential conversation offers valuable insights for anyone working with vulnerable young people, navigating difficult relationships, or interested in creative therapeutic approaches. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • Seeking help whilst managing childcare responsibilities • The impact of turbulent relationships on self-esteem and confidence • Therapy as a catalyst for personal transformation • The power of person-centred approaches • Creative therapy and dreamwork with young people • Supporting vulnerable young people and those affected by gangs • Building hope and possibility with young people facing adversity • The journey from client to therapist • Volunteering and career transitions • Clinical supervision and training others • Reimagining futures for young people in difficult circumstances 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #CreativeTherapy #PersonCentredTherapy #VulnerableYoung People #GangInvolvement #FamilyTherapy #MentalHealthUK #TherapyTraining #DreamworkTherapy

This episode contains discussion around ADHD, overwork, male vulnerability, family trauma, ancestral trauma, and career transitions. 🎧 Join us for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation with Gestalt psychotherapist Simon Jacobs as he shares his remarkable journey from building a highly successful advertising business to discovering his true calling in therapy, uncovering how childhood competitiveness and hidden family trauma shaped his adult struggles with overwork and perfectionism. This honest and inspiring discussion explores how becoming a father can trigger profound personal transformation, and why understanding ancestral trauma is essential for breaking free from inherited patterns of behaviour. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Simon openly shares: • Growing up as an artistic child with a high-achieving mother • Struggling at school because of his ADHD • Finding solace and expression through creativity • Building a highly successful career in the advertising industry • Being encouraged to be competitive from childhood • Overworking and obsessing over failures in his business • The overwhelming pressures of work, relationships and fatherhood • His transformative experience seeking help from a therapist • Making the bold decision to pivot careers within weeks • Beginning his own therapy training and leaving advertising behind • Running a successful private practice and long-running men's therapy group • Becoming a facilitator in Family Constellations therapy • Addressing ancestral trauma and difficult family dynamics • Breaking down barriers around male vulnerability This essential conversation offers valuable insights for anyone struggling with overwork, competitiveness, ADHD, or the pressures of balancing career success with family life and personal wellbeing. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • Living and thriving with ADHD • The impact of high-achieving parents on childhood development • Competitiveness and perfectionism in business • Overwork, burnout and obsessing over failure • Male vulnerability and seeking help • The transformative power of fatherhood • Career transitions from corporate success to therapeutic practice • Men's therapy groups and creating safe spaces for vulnerability • Family Constellations therapy and ancestral trauma • How hidden family dynamics affect present-day behaviour • Breaking free from inherited patterns and family trauma • Using creativity as a coping mechanism and form of expression 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #MaleVulnerability #ADHDSupport #FamilyConstellations #AncestralTrauma #GestaltTherapy #CareerTransition #Overwork #MensTherapy #MentalHealthUK #TherapyTraining

This episode contains discussion around anxiety, depression, male vulnerability, and pandemic mental health experiences. Join us for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation with counsellor, business-owner and economist Sorin Floti as he shares his unconventional journey from post-communist Romania to becoming a therapist in London, sparked by his own mental health struggles during the pandemic. This inspiring discussion explores how personal crisis can lead to profound career transformation, and why understanding our own mental health challenges is often the first step towards helping others. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Sorin openly shares: • Growing up in post-communist Romania and moving to the US for university • Working towards a Masters Degree when Covid disrupted everything • Being removed from usual routines and coping mechanisms during the pandemic • Experiencing anxiety and depression for the first time • His transformative experience with phone therapy and a skilful practitioner • How therapy helped him manage his mental health during lockdown • Recognising the potential for a counselling career through his own healing • Balancing his practice in London with work as a business-owner and economist • The challenges of overachieving and self-criticism • Breaking down barriers around male vulnerability • Why men often struggle to seek help and express emotions This essential conversation offers valuable insights for anyone who has experienced pandemic mental health challenges, career transitions, or struggles with perfectionism and self-criticism. Key Topics Discussed: • The mental health impact of pandemic disruption and isolation • How personal therapy experiences can inspire career changes • Overachieving, perfectionism and the pressure to succeed • Self-criticism and developing self-compassion • Male vulnerability and breaking down emotional barriers • Why men find it difficult to seek mental health support • Balancing multiple careers and finding your calling • The transformative power of skilled therapeutic intervention • Cultural perspectives on mental health and therapy • From client to practitioner: using personal experience professionally   🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #MaleVulnerability #PandemicMentalHealth #AnxietySupport #DepressionAwareness #CareerTransition #Overachieving #SelfCriticism #MentalHealthUK #TherapyTraining

This episode contains discussion around childhood bullying and stammering. 🎧 Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Professor Windy Dryden, one of the most influential figures in modern psychotherapy, as he shares his remarkable 50-year journey from a bullied schoolboy with a stammer to becoming a pioneering force in CBT and creator of revolutionary ONEplus therapy. This fascinating and wide-ranging discussion explores how personal adversity sparked a lifelong passion for understanding human psychology, leading to groundbreaking contributions that have shaped therapeutic practice worldwide. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Professor Dryden openly shares: • How childhood bullying and stammering ignited his interest in feelings and motivations • His transformative experience on a kibbutz in Israel • The early development and evolution of CBT as a therapeutic approach • Creating ONEplus therapy - a revolutionary single-session therapeutic method • His prolific writing career spanning 290 books on psychotherapy • The crucial difference between self-esteem and self-acceptance • Tackling procrastination through innovative 'anti-crastination' techniques • What can realistically be achieved in just one therapy session • Insights from five decades at the forefront of therapeutic innovation This essential conversation offers invaluable insights for therapists, students, and anyone interested in the evolution of modern psychotherapy and the power of turning personal challenges into professional purpose. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • The origins of CBT and its development over the decades • How personal adversity can fuel professional innovation • ONEplus therapy and single-session therapeutic interventions • Self-acceptance versus self-esteem in therapeutic practice • Procrastination and practical strategies for overcoming it • The academic journey from personal struggle to professorship • Writing and sharing knowledge across 290 published works • What makes therapy effective in different timeframes • The evolution of psychotherapeutic approaches over 50 years Chapters: 00:00 Guest Introduction 01:10 How Windy got into the world of psychology through having a stammer  03:09 Windy’s father's relationship with money and deciding Windy’s career 04:00 Dropping out of University and going to Israel to a Kibbutz 04:40 Returning to University and beginning his career as a therapist  08:35 Rational Emotive Psychotherapy 09:58 Windy’s career progression 11:28 Windy’s experience at Goldsmiths and being turned down for lecturing jobs  14:10 Windy’s stammer 15:15 Going to America for CBT training  19:14 Rational Emotive Psychotherapy being ‘wiped out’ in the UK 20:25 Writing 290 books  22:46 Single session therapy 30:53 Windy’s current writing  31:46 Building a relationship with a client during single session therapy 37:27 Windy’s thoughts on the NHS’ first contact being an assessment 38:12 Windy’s one piece of advice for listeners 39:02 Outro  🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #CBT #ProfessorWindyDryden #ONEplusTherapy #SelfAcceptance #Procrastination #TherapyTraining #MentalHealthUK #TherapeuticInnovation

This episode contains discussion around mental health in the family, bipolar disorder, coming out, and psychosexual therapy. 🎧 Join us for a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation with psychosexual and relationship counsellor Hilton da Silva as he shares his journey from Brazil to London, navigating family mental health challenges, and finding freedom to be his authentic self. This honest and inclusive discussion explores how early experiences with mental health in the family shaped Hilton's path to becoming a specialist in psychosexual and relationship work, offering valuable insights for people in relationships of all kinds. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Hilton openly shares: • Growing up in Brazil and experiencing mental health problems in his family from a young age • How his brother's bipolar disorder and erratic behaviour impacted the entire family • Moving to live with a relative as a teenager due to family circumstances • Finding his way as a queer person and the challenges of growing up LGBTQIA+ • His decision to move to London where he felt freer to be his true self • Training to become a therapist and specialising in psychosexual and relationship work • Supporting clients with sexual dysfunction, shame, intimacy, and communication issues • Working as Team Leader for Wandsworth Talking Therapies This essential conversation offers inclusive and sound advice for people in every sort of relationship, however they identify, and valuable insights into how personal experiences can inform therapeutic specialisation. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • The impact of family mental health challenges on young people • Navigating cultural and family expectations around sexuality and identity • Finding freedom and authenticity through geographical change • How psychosexual and relationship therapy works in practice • Supporting clients with sexual dysfunction and intimacy issues • Addressing shame and communication problems in relationships • Conflict avoidance and its impact on relationships • Creating inclusive therapeutic spaces for all relationship types • The connection between personal healing and professional calling Chapters: 00:00 Intro  1:15 Why Hilton went to therapy & his brother's journey to being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder  06:54 Hilton’s decision to move away as a teenager  09:35 Hilton’s experience as a gay, cisgender man living in Brazil and hiding his sexuality as a teenager  10:13 How Hilton’s mum discovered his sexuality  11:35 The fear of being asked to leave your home because your sexuality isn’t accepted  12:10 Hilton’s first experience of therapy at 33 13:00 Why Hilton came to London  14:07 Hilton’s unexpected journey to becoming a therapist  15:30 Hilton’s best therapist & the importance of finding the right therapist as being part of a marginalised community 16:17 How Hilton knew he was gay & dating girls  17:29 Making LGBTQ+ friends & the freedom they feel to be open in London 18:52 Transphobic crime in Brazil  20:00 Hilton’s journey to training to become a therapist  21:32 Hilton’s marriage to a fellow therapist  22:24 What is Psychosexual Therapy  22:47 Vagnismus 24:26 Couple’s Therapy common challenges   25:05 Relationship Problems 25:38 The benefit of going to therapy  27:38 Avoidant-Conflict  28:24 How Hilton works now  30:15 Working with the LGBT community, keeping up with the younger generation & different identities 32:20 The most common issue that people bring into the therapy room with Hilton  34:00 Hilton’s final message for listeners  35:15 Outro          🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #PsychosexualTherapy #LGBTQTherapy #RelationshipTherapy #MentalHealthUK #SexTherapy #TherapyTraining #InclusiveTherapy

This episode contains discussion around addiction, cancer, grief and loss, and bullying. 🎧 Join us for an incredibly moving and inspirational conversation with businesswoman and mindset coach Nina Stephenson-Camps as she shares her profound journey through addiction recovery, devastating loss, and the resilience required to rebuild life in the worst possible circumstances. This open, emotional and wide-ranging discussion explores how Nina transformed her life twice - first overcoming addiction whilst building a successful PR career, and then facing the ultimate test when her husband was diagnosed with late-stage cancer, leaving her to raise two young daughters alone. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Nina openly shares: • Recognising that addiction issues had taken control despite career success in PR • The pivotal moment of seeking help from a life coach • Making the brave decision to quit her job and travel the world for a year • Getting clean and sober and the role therapy played in her recovery • Pivoting from high-pressure corporate PR to freelance mindset coaching • Her husband's devastating late-stage cancer diagnosis • Exhausting all treatment options and facing the reality of terminal illness • Supporting her husband through his final months at home • The unimaginable challenge of single parenting two young daughters through grief • Rebuilding life and finding hope after the worst possible loss This essential conversation offers profound insights into resilience, hope, and the human capacity to survive and thrive after life's most devastating challenges. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • Recognising and addressing addiction whilst maintaining professional success • The role of life coaching in early recovery • Using travel and new experiences as part of healing • Transitioning from corporate life to meaningful work • Supporting a partner through terminal illness • Helping children understand and process bereavement • Single parenting whilst processing your own grief • Finding strength you didn't know you had • Building a new life from the ground up • The importance of professional support during crisis Chapters:  00:00 Intro  1:25 Why Nina Went into Therapy 06:10 Being Promoted While Working in PR & Having a Breakdown 07:37 Nina's Solo Travelling & Stopping Drinking  10:20 Nina's Dynamics with Female Bosses 13:00 Nina's Transition to Freelancing & Using Meditation Techniques 15:28 Not Being Concerned By Others Perception  17:28 How Nina Works with Teams & Organisations 19:20 Developing Compassion in a Corporate Space 20:20 Nina's Husband's Diagnosis  26:50 Nina and her Families Conversations About Death 29:50 Nina's Husbands Death 30:50 Nina's Experience of Grief & Navigating Other Peoples' Projections 33:00 Watching Her Daughters' Go Through The Grief of Losing Their Dad 38:55 Nina's New Capacity Levels for Work  40:00 The First Year of Grief Isn't the Hardest 41:05 Nina's Advice for Listeners 42:40 Outro 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #GriefSupport #AddictionRecovery #Bereavement #SingleParenting #Resilience #MentalHealthUK #LifeCoaching #WidowSupport

This episode contains discussion around addiction, rehab, grooming, cuckoo'ing, and chemsex. 🎧 Join us for an incredibly honest and inspiring conversation with counsellor and campaigner Ben Kaye as he shares his remarkable journey from addiction and breakdown to becoming an award-winning therapist specialising in LGBTQ+ substance misuse and chemsex support. This powerful episode reveals how life can completely change course twice - first when Ben's parents divorced at 15, derailing his university dreams, and again at 37 when a "tsunami of personal circumstances" led to his breakdown and recovery journey. Hosted by: Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC). In this compelling episode, Ben openly shares: • How his parents' divorce at 15 changed his life trajectory overnight • Working in the City for 20+ years whilst feeling completely stuck • Using substances from age 15 to 37 as a way to change how he felt • His mental breakdown at 37 and the dangerous situations he found himself in • Walking through the doors of a Lambeth drug and alcohol service • His transformative three months in rehab in Bournemouth • Discovering he could retrain and pursue education for the first time since leaving school • Launching Dorset's first LGBTQ+ recovery groups and chemsex support services • Completing his counselling qualifications and psychology master's degree This profoundly moving conversation offers hope and practical guidance for anyone struggling with addiction, identity, or feeling trapped in their circumstances. 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: • The impact of family breakdown on teenage development • Feeling stuck in careers that don't align with your true self • Substance use as emotional regulation and escape • The chemsex scene and its specific challenges • Finding culturally competent therapeutic support • The importance of being truly heard versus just listened to • How personal struggles can inform professional specialisation • Building LGBTQ+ specific services outside major cities • The difference between MSM (men who have sex with men) and gay identity • Practical advice on finding the right therapist Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Parents' divorce and life derailment at 15 05:30 Working in the City and feeling stuck 09:00 Substance use as coping mechanism 09:32 Mental breakdown at 37 11:50 Accessing drug and alcohol services 13:10 Rehab experience in Bournemouth 13:30 Chemsex explanation 14:45 Rehab in Bournemouth 19:20 Mental Health & Being Believed 20:14 Working in Drug & Alcohol Services as an Addictions Therapist 20:29 Grooming & Cuckoo'ing 20:50 LGTBQI Specific Therapy 22:58 Training to Become a Counsellor 23:20 Volunteering at a Drug & Alcohol Charity 23:54 Launching the Charity's First LGBTQ Recovery Group 24:52 Creating a Chemsex Drop In Clinic 25:46 Launching the Charity's First LGBTQ Webchat Facility 26:20 Therapy Training & Psychology Masters 27:48 The Next Chapter in Ben's Journey & Returning to The Awareness Centre 28:57 Meeting Clients Where They Are 29:50 Shame Around Sex & Behaviours Around Sex and Finding The Right Therapist 31:16 Male Prison Population & MSM 32:12 Ben's Message to Listeners Who Are Struggling 32:40 Being Listened to vs. Feeling Heard 35:00 Outro 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #LGBTQTherapy #AddictionRecovery #ChemsexSupport #MentalHealthUK #SubstanceMisuse #TherapyTraining #RecoveryStory

This episode contains discussion around infertility, IVF, and being hospitalised as a young child.    🎧 Join us for a fascinating and frank conversation with psychosexual psychotherapist and trainer Julie Sale as she shares her remarkable journey from working-class roots in the Midlands to becoming a specialist in sex and relationship therapy.  This honest and wide-ranging discussion opens up important conversations about class, guilt, irrational beliefs, and the true price of success. In this compelling episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Julie openly shares: • Her near-death experience as a child and its lasting impact on her worldview • Struggling with class identity whilst building a successful corporate career • How past experiences resurfaced during her fertility journey in adulthood • Being overwhelmed by irrational beliefs and the stress of infertility • Her transformative therapy experience and decision to retrain as a psychotherapist • Specialising in psychosexual therapy after her own healing journey This profoundly insightful conversation offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in class identity, fertility struggles, career transitions, or understanding how our past experiences shape our professional calling. 🔍 Episode Highlights: • Navigating class identity and imposter syndrome in professional settings • The connection between childhood trauma and adult fertility challenges • Reframing fear and anxiety as excitement and anticipation • Experiencing both good and bad therapy - and knowing the difference • How personal struggles can inform therapeutic specialisation • Practical advice on finding the right therapist and knowing when to leave   00:00 Intro 01:00 Julie's Journey to Becoming a Therapist  02:29 The Perception of Counselling Before The Age of Social Media  03:40 Julie's Yorkshire Working Class Background  05:29 Julie's Approach to University & Work  06:45 A Disappointing Experience in the Corporate World  07:29 Transitioning from a Working Class Family to a Middle Class Lifestyle 09:40 Julie's Experience in Hospital at 5  10:50 Experiencing Infertility  12:48 The Realities of Discussing Your Parents and Family in Therapy  15:20 Rebranding Feeling Terrified to Excited  16:16 Therapy Isn't About Other People - It's About You  17:25 Experiencing Infertility in a Corporate Setting and IVF Treatment 19:18 The Psychological Componenet of Infertility  20:50 Going to Counselling for Infertility and Having a 'Bad' Therapist 22:39 Starting Psychotherapy Training 25:00 How to Find a Good Therapist & When to Leave A 'Bad' Therapist  28:30 Outro    🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #PsychosexualTherapy #ClassIdentity #FertilitySupport #MentalHealthUK #TherapyTraining

🎧 Join us for a deeply moving and inspiring conversation with integrative counsellor Amy Sharpe as she shares her remarkable journey from an unconventional adoption story to discovering her true calling in therapy. This honest and heartfelt discussion opens up important conversations about family, belonging, anxiety, and the transformative power of human connection. In this touching episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Amy openly shares: • Her unique adoption story - raised by extended family before being adopted by her godparents at age 11 • Growing up with absent birth parents and the impact on her sense of identity • Struggling with anxieties around the concept of 'home' and belonging • Discovering her vocation through a counselling taster course in her thirties • How therapy helped her understand the root causes of her distress This profoundly insightful conversation offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in adoption experiences, anxiety management, or finding purpose through helping others heal. 🔍 Episode Highlights: • Navigating unconventional family structures and adoption • The lasting impact of early childhood experiences on adult anxiety • From career dissatisfaction to discovering a therapeutic calling • How personal therapy informed professional practice • The importance of processing difficult emotions rather than avoiding them • Creating safe spaces for others to explore their full range of feelings 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists #TherapyUK #AdoptionStory #AnxietySupport #MentalHealthUK #IntegrativeCounselling #TherapyTraining

🎧 Join us for a fascinating and inspiring conversation with psychotherapist and fitness instructor Claudine van de Vyver as she shares her remarkable journey from experiencing crippling post-natal depression to becoming a therapist who uniquely combines body and mind work. This honest discussion opens up crucial conversations about post-natal mental health, dyslexia, and body dysmorphia. In this powerful episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Claudine courageously shares: • Her experience of crippling post-natal depression over two decades ago • How life-changing therapy sparked her ambition to become a counsellor • Overcoming dyslexia fears to complete counselling training • Simultaneously training as both a therapist and yoga teacher This deeply inspiring conversation offers valuable insights for anyone exploring the mind-body connection, working through post-natal challenges, or interested in overcoming academic fears to pursue their dreams. 🔍 Episode Highlights: • Post-natal depression and seeking therapy • Overcoming dyslexia to complete counselling training • The connection between body and mind in healing • Combining therapy practice with fitness instruction • Creating safe spaces in both therapy room and fitness studio 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/a-bunch-of-therapists #TherapyUK #PostNatalDepression #MindBodyConnection #DyslexiaSupport #MentalHealthUK #LondonTherapy A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.

🎧 Join us for a profound and moving conversation with integrative counsellor and trauma therapist Philippa Madden as she shares her extraordinary journey from the music business to becoming a specialist in trauma work. This raw and honest discussion opens up crucial conversations about grief, career transitions, and finding purpose through healing. In this powerful episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Philippa courageously shares: • Her transition from music industry to therapy after a relationship breakup • Processing the loss of her father who died when she was just three years old • Her transformative work with violent criminals in the prison system • How conversations at The Awareness Centre sparked her therapeutic journey This deeply moving conversation offers valuable insights for anyone exploring career changes, working through grief, or interested in trauma therapy and rehabilitation work. 🔍 Episode Highlights: • Career transition from music business to therapy • Processing childhood grief and father loss • Working with offenders and complex PTSD • The role of personal therapy in professional development • Lola, Philippa's dog's, training as a therapy dog  🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/a-bunch-of-therapists #TherapyUK #TraumaRecovery #CareerChange #GriefHealing #MentalHealthUK #LondonTherapy A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.

🎧 Join us for a profound and moving conversation with psychotherapeutic counsellor Frankie Johnson as he shares his extraordinary journey of identity, healing, and transformation. This raw and honest discussion opens up crucial conversations about trauma, racism, addiction, and the universal question of "Who Am I?" In this powerful episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Frankie courageously shares: • His experience of being fostered by a white family • Navigating racism as the only black child in his community • The journey through addiction and recovery • His transformation from education to psychotherapy This deeply moving conversation offers valuable insights for anyone exploring identity, working through trauma, or interested in the transformative power of therapy. 🔍 Episode Highlights: • Understanding early childhood trauma • The impact of racism on identity formation • Journey from addiction to recovery • Using lived experience in therapeutic practice • Developing coping strategies for the present moment 🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel 🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media: YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists Instagram: @abunchoftherapists Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/a-bunch-of-therapists #TherapyUK #TraumaRecovery #IdentityJourney #MentalHealthUK #LondonTherapy A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.