The #TherapistsConnect Podcast

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect podcast, Dr Peter Blundell (@Twitter handle @drpeterblundell) interviews Lucia Sarmiento Verano (Twitter handle @SarmientoVerano). Lucia comes from a Sociology and Political Science background. She has always been interested in how people are affected by the environment and why they behave the way they do.  She has a postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute in London, and she is currently continuing her studies as a trainee Humanistic Psychotherapist.Lucia says "As a Humanistic practitioner my work rests on the belief that every person is valuable, and has the potential to achieve growth and healing with the help of a safe and supportive environment. With this in mind, I strive to provide this holding space for my clients to grow within the therapeutic relationship, always respecting their perspectives in order to help them discover their own answers". https://www.luciasarmientoverano.com/about-me/#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews therapist Erin Stevens (Twitter: @aclientfirst). Erin is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK. Erin has a blog which she says "provides a space for me to explore issues around counselling and psychotherapy as well as sharing my thoughts and occasionally my poetry too". Erin's other interests include ethics in counselling and psychotherapy, working with clients who have been harmed in therapy, and the therapeutic use of creative writing.Blog: https://aclientfirst.com/about/Practice Website: https://www.erinstevens.co.uk/about#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews therapist Helen Clarke (Twitter : @SussexCounsell1) about her life and work. Helen is a Humanistic Integrative therapist working in West Sussex, her website is www.safespacesussex.co.uk. #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect Podcast, Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews Dr Dwight Turner (Twitter : @Dturner300) about his life and work. https://www.dwightturnercounselling.co.uk/  Dwight is a psychotherapist and supervisor in London. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton and he "casts an intersectional lens on privilege, supremacy, otherness and social justice". He has a book coming out in 2021 called 'Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Mockingbird'. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intersections-Privilege-Otherness-Counselling-Psychotherapy/dp/0367426773#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect Podcast, Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews Susan Cousins. Susan works for the university secretary's office. Her role is senior compliance advisor for race, religion and belief at Cardiff University. She's a counsellor and therapist, as well as an author and has written a very popular book called "Overcoming Everyday Racism". Susan talks about her life and work as a therapists and author. Website: www.susancousins.com Twitter: @SusanCousins6For more information about #TherapistsConnect:Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInsta: TherapistsConnectFacebook:  https://facebook.com/TherConnect/#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews UK counsellor and psychotherapist Ciaran Hurley 9Twitter: @_CHCPC) who is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Ciaran works with adults, children and young people in a range of settings. He also has a background in nursing and has been a lecturer in nursing at both of the universities in Sheffield.Ciaran says "When I meet you as a new client, I think it’s important that we spend some time exploring the things that might be causing you difficulty at the moment. After that we’ll work together to identify the changes you’d like to make in your life. We’ll move on to make a plan of what to do next and I have a range of skills and techniques that I can use to help you". To find out more about Ciaran look at his website : www.ciaranhurley.com #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews Victoria Nelson (Twitter: @VNels0n). Victoria is a psychotherapeutic TA Counsellor. She's also a deaf therapist and runs an organisation called Deaf4Deaf (https://www.deaf4deaf.com), which is a team of Deaf mental health counsellors, and psychotherapists from a variety of different backgrounds. They are passionate about deaf mental health, and Victoria is a keen campaigner around this specific issue. Deaf4Deaf's aim is to help people receive counselling in their preferred communication style of choice.#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell interviews Faisal Mahmood. Faisal is an experienced UKCP registered individual and group psychotherapist and BACP Registered Accredited Counsellor.Faisal works as a senior lecturer in counselling at Newman University in Birmingham, heading up the Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited) and Introductory Certificate in Counselling courses.He has over 20 years of clinical experience working with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with a wide variety of issues. He has also worked in multiple professional settings such GP surgeries, hospitals, voluntary sector and private practice.  His core psychotherapy training was in Gestalt therapy. He practices an integrative approach drawing on aspects from the Gestalt, psychodynamic, CBT and motivational interviewing.https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/faisal-mahmood#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode of #TherapistsConnect The Podcast Dr Peter Blundell (twitter @drpeterblundell) interviews person-centred therapist Sam Driscoll (twitter: @counsellordrisc). Sam is a fully qualified person-centred therapist. He works in East Sussex and the surrounding areas with counselling rooms located in Eastbourne. Sam says he specialises in providing relationships which inspire inner healing, personal development and empowerment; helping people to overcome a vast range of difficulties and concerns. His website can be found here - https://www.samdriscolltherapy.com/ #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode of The #TherapistsConnect Podcast, Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter - @drpeterblundell) interviews psychotherapist Elizabeth Turp. Elizabeth is a psychotherapist in private practice, a trainer and writer. As well as her book 'CFS/ME Support for Family & Friends'  she is part of recently published resource for people living with chronic illness 'When Bodies Break - how we survive & thrive with illness & disability'.She publishes articles to her website www.elizabethturp.co.uk on wellbeing and therapy subjects such as how therapy and mindfulness can help with physical illness; overcoming blocks to starting counselling; working for yourself when you live with a long-term condition; counsellor self-care; sleep and current topic post-COVID recovery. See 'articles' and 'archived articles' pages for these and more.She has recently given talks on self-care in self-employment and understanding invisible illness, and is currently planning training in self-care specifically for counsellors. You can follow her on Twitter @lizahpool for related subjects.#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode of The #TherapistsConnect Podcast, Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter:@drpeterblundell) interviews Professor Marvin Goldfried (Twitter:@GoldfriedMarvin) about his work and career. He is a Distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University. Professor Goldfried's past work has been on the investigation of the process of change in  psychotherapy, comparing different theoretical orientations for both common and unique  processes. He is involved in clinical and research issues associated with gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals, and has developed a network of psychologists who  have come out in open support of their lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender family members.  (For more information about AFFIRM: Psychologists Affirming their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,  and Transgender Family, see: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/affirm/). He is cofounder of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. For a full overview of Professor Goldfried's arguments relating to psychotherapy integration see his paper Obtaining Consensus in Psychotherapy: What Holds Us Back?He is also the recipient of the 2018 APA/American Psychological Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for the Application of Psychology. #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

This week Dr Peter Blundell interviews Jungian Psychotherapist - Dr Cheryl Fuller.   Cheryl lives and works on the coast of Maine, USA. Cheryl is passionately interested in depth psychology, psychotherapy, feminism, fat studies. Her areas of interest are weight, eating, and body image issues, all from a fat positive approach. Another special interest she has is psychotherapy focusing on issues of chronic illness, aging and finding purpose in later life. Her website is - https://jung-at-heart.com/Cheryl has written a book called The Fat Lady Sings. "In the analytic encounter, body meets body, yet rarely is body mentioned. Without a body, we become like the nymph Echo, a disembodied voice condemned to echo what she hears. Rooted in analytical psychology, The Fat Lady Sings challenges the notion that the fat patient must change to fit into a thin world". Cheryl has written an episode by episode Blog of HBO's - In Treatment - can be found here - https://jung-at-heart.com/hbos-in-treatment1/If you want the recipe for her Chinese Steamed Bun, you may need to wait until she finds it first!#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this initial episode, Dr Peter Blundell describes the purpose and aims of this podcast.For more information about Peter's work have a look at his website www.peterblundell.com For more information about #TherapistsConnect have a look at their website www.Therapists-Connect.com #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this event, Caz Binstead chairs a discussion with Neelam Zahid and Rachel Cooke about editing and contributing to the book 'Therapists Challenging Racism and Oppression: The unheard voices'.isosconnect sponsors the #TherapistsConnect Podcast. Isosconnect delivers a professional, efficient and compliant platform, purpose-built to meet the needs of private practices.  Now, health and well-being practitioners can effortlessly manage all major functions of their practice through one intuitive platform. Use code TC30 for 1 month free on any paid plan.  #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode, Dr Peter Blundell interviews Ellis J. Johnson. Ellis is a qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a queer, trans man of colour. He delivers training to counsellors in working affirmatively around gender and also delivers training in trans awareness, and anti-racist practice, to organisations around the country and internationally. Ellis describes his work as "explorative and largely non-directive" and influenced by spirituality and by Black feminism, taking into account how intersecting oppressive structures in society (and throughout history) can harm our mental, spiritual and physical health. His work is affirmative of gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (e.g. non-monogamy, poly, kink), as well as being sex-worker affirmative.You can find details on Eliss' work on his website - https://www.transcounselling.co.uk/ To find out more about the training he delivers go here - https://www.transcounselling.co.uk/general-5Dr Peter Blundell's details Social Media: @drpeterblundellWebsite: www.peterblundell.com isosconnect sponsors the #TherapistsConnect Podcast. Isosconnect delivers a professional, efficient and compliant platform, purpose-built to meet the needs of private practices.  Now, health and well-being practitioners can effortlessly manage all major functions of their practice through one intuitive platform. Use code TC30 for 1 month free on any paid plan.  #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

Sam Hope is an experienced trainer who has been working in EDI/Anti-oppressive practice for over a decade. Sam mainly works in the third sector, education and offering CPD to therapists as well as being a visiting lecturer on several therapist training programmes in the UK. Sam’s background is as an accredited, person-centred therapist with specialisms in trauma, anti-oppressive practice and working with diversity. Sam previously worked in education settings and organisations supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, but now works as a therapist in private practice alongside their training work. The majority of Sam’s clients are members of the queer/LGBTQA+ community, with a particular focus of their work being multiply marginalised people, including trans, disabled and neurodivergent people.Sam’s book Person Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Sam is trans, queer, ace and non-binary themself as well as autistic, ADHD, and mobility impaired. Sam has been actively involved in community organising and facilitation of supportive LGBTQA+ spaces as well as advocacy work and consultancy.Sam's website: https://sam-hope.co.uk/about-the-trainer/Peter's detailsWebsite: www.peterblundell.com Social Media: @drpeterblundell isosconnect sponsors the #TherapistsConnect Podcast. Isosconnect delivers a professional, efficient and compliant platform, purpose-built to meet the needs of private practices.  Now, health and well-being practitioners can effortlessly manage all major functions of their practice through one intuitive platform. Use code TC30 for 1 month free on any paid plan.  #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this brief episode, Dr Peter Blundell shares the details of the # TherapistsConnect's fourth birthday events on 6th January 2024. Watch all the interviews and discussions via the #TherapistsConnect YouTube account after this date. isosconnect sponsors the #TherapistsConnect Podcast. Isosconnect delivers a professional, efficient and compliant platform, purpose-built to meet the needs of private practices.  Now, health and well-being practitioners can effortlessly manage all major functions of their practice through one intuitive platform. Use code TC30 for 1 month free on any paid plan.  #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode, Dr. Peter Blundell interviews Dr. Mish Seabrook about her life and work. Dr Mish offers therapy, supervision, training, and consultancy and now adds coaching to her skills in serving others. She is BACP registered & accredited. She has worked in the helping professions since the late 1990s, including roles in prisons, probation, mental health charities and the therapeutic world. She has a special interest in supervision and resilience. She founded the Supervision Institute - where she shares knowledge and offers CPD and support about supervision. Plus, Dr Mish continues with her therapeutic work and alongside this offers therapeutically-informed coaching to women in business/entrepreneurs who 'struggle with the juggle' of their work/home/life commitments.  Mish's DetailsWebsite: www.michelleseabrook.co.uk Social Media - search for "Dr Mish"Supervision Institute: www.supervisioninstitute.comPeter's DetailsWebsite: www.peterblundell.comSocial Media: @drpeterblundell isosconnect sponsors the #TherapistsConnect Podcast. Isosconnect delivers a professional, efficient and compliant platform, purpose-built to meet the needs of private practices.  Now, health and well-being practitioners can effortlessly manage all major functions of their practice through one intuitive platform. Use code TC30 for 1 month free on any paid plan.  #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode, Dr. Peter Blundell interviews Maxine Walsh. Maxine has been a counsellor and psychotherapist for 11 years with four years of experience in private practice. After leaving school she went on to study information technology which led to a 15-year career in IT support for several multinational corporations. This gave her a chance to travel extensively around Europe.  Maxine then returned to college as a mature student to follow her dream of running her own business as a mental health professional. She has been accredited by the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists since 2019. Maxine is also one of the #TherapistsConnect volunteers and runs our Twitter/X account on a Monday. Maxine's DetailsWebsite: https://www.adharacounselling.com/Twitter/X: @adharadublin Peter's DetailsWebsite: www.peterblundell.comSocial Media: @drpeterblundellisosconnect sponsors the #TherapistsConnect Podcast. Isosconnect delivers a professional, efficient and compliant platform, purpose-built to meet the needs of private practices.  Now, health and well-being practitioners can effortlessly manage all major functions of their practice through one intuitive platform. Use code TC30 for 1 month free on any paid plan.  #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect