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'Therapists Talk Therapy’ – a podcast for therapists, by therapists. In each episode, we talk with expert practitioners in their field discussing therapeutic approaches, specialisms, topical and emerging issues, controversies and more. We want to showcase and add to, the professional and specialist knowledge in the area of counselling, psychotherapy and mental health in Ireland. A podcast series from PCI College, Ireland's leading provider of third-level education in the fields of Counselling & Psychotherapy. Learn more by visiting www.pcicollege.ie or write to us at enquiries@pcicollege.ie.
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Welcome to the second episode of the PCI Graduate Investigates series. This is with the winner of the Martin Kitterick Award, Rebecca Bourke and we discuss her thesis titled ‘Therapists with Attention Deficit: The Impact of Differences’. We did hold this as a live event for PCI students to attend in April. Unfortunately, we had a glitch with the recording so I’m very grateful for Rebecca for giving her time to re-record our conversation. I really wanted to share it on this wider platform as i...
Welcome to our PCI Graduate Investigates episode where we explore the 2023 Martin Kitterick Award second place thesis by Joan Kelly. The title of Joan’s thesis is ‘Does metaphoric imagery have a place in the therapist’s toolbox?’. We discuss how she came to pick this topic for her thesis, in tandem with her own exploration of the use of metaphor in her client work. She describes how metaphoric imagery needs to be a collaborative piece of work which helps to add depth to the therapeutic relati...
Today we are discussing the topic of spirituality. This is a broad topic and one that can sometimes be hard to put into words, so I am delighted to be joined by returning guests, Gael Kilduff and Colm Early who share their perspectives. We discuss some definitions of what spirituality is and explore how it can inform your work as a therapist even if you don’t regard yourself as spiritual or ever sue the work with your clients. We discuss what it means to be truly present with your clients, to...
Welcome to Therapists Talk Therapy. Today we are discussing grief and loss, with our guests Nuala McDonnell and Sharon Manifold. We explore the many ways we can experience loss in our lives, including but not limited to bereavement. We acknowledge the vital role therapists play in facilitating a non-judgemental space for clients to feel and express the wide range, and sometimes contradictory feelings which loss can raise. We reflect on the thought of therapists as professional grievers and hi...
Today we are discussing anxiety and the cognitive behavioural therapy approach to working with it. We explore what anxiety is and how it can present in the therapy room, as well as the purpose and nature of the CBT approach. We discuss the empowering role of psychoeducation and explore some misconceptions of CBT, concluding that it must be integrated into a therapist’s way of working to be fully effective. My guest, John Wills, is a psychologist and CBT practitioner, specialising in anxi...
This episode is about exploring the counselling and psychotherapy graduate experience. We discuss how it can look and feel different for everyone, and how it differs from other professions where the path might be more recognisable. We explore the idea of transitions as you move from being a student with many options to explore e.g., working with an organisation or private practice. When do you finally feel like a ‘real’ therapist? We acknowledge the mixed feelings which may exist as you no lo...
We are discussing the themes of productivity and busyness raised by clients in therapy. We explore the difference which can exist between being busy and productive and the key role core beliefs play in our feelings and behaviours around achievement, rest and worth. We highlight the impact of technology on our availability and discuss the role of self-care. In particular, we highlight the importance of self-awareness to help us notice our patterns, to enhance our sense of choice and move away ...
We are celebrating International Men’s Day in today’s episode. It takes place on November 19th and highlights the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. It raises awareness of positive male role models and men’s wellbeing. I am joined by Dan O Mahony, PCI Faculty lecturer and psychotherapist with Pieta. Dan generously shares his own story to demonstrate how society holds very strong ideas of what it means to be a man, e.g., what job you should have, how you sho...
Today I am discussing the topic of parental alienation with Brian O Sullivan. Parental alienation is a concept relevant to children and young people who inexplicably resist or refuse contact with a previously loving parent for no justifiable reason. We explore the history of this concept as well as the disagreement which exists around it. We discuss how it might show up in the therapy room through the use of case study examples. While it is usually worked with as part of a team, it is useful ...
I am joined by guest Suzanne O Connor to discuss health psychology. We explore what it is and discover how it is relevant to the daily work of therapists. This includes the connection between our beliefs about health and our behaviours, taking the biopsychosocial context into account for health issues and providing a non-judgemental space for clients to explore their options around potential health treatments. We look at how Covid highlighted the connection between physical and mental health....
Welcome to our second PCI Graduates Investigates episode, where we will explore the 2022 Martin Kitterick award runner up thesis by Claire Ambrose. Her thesis title is ‘Visual Journaling: An Empowering Process to Support Emotional Regulation and Symptom Reduction in Trauma Survivors’. This is a very interesting discussion which explores the theory and research behind visual journaling and creative exercises, and its many practical applications in client work. We look at what might make creati...
Welcome to our PCI Graduate Investigates episode where we explore the 2022 Martin Kitterick Award winning thesis by Louise Clinton. Her thesis title is ‘Lost in Translation? Therapy in a Deaf World’. It is a fascinating and extremely relevant exploration of the experience of Deaf people in a majority hearing world, and specifically how this impacts their experience of therapy. We discuss the importance of recognising Deaf culture and that Deafness is a way of being, not a disability. We explo...
I am delighted to discuss working with addiction today, with my guest Keith Cassidy. Keith is the Clinical Manager of Smarmore Castle addiction treatment centre in Louth and is an associate lecturer with PCI College. We discuss what is at the core of addiction. We also explore the contradiction therapists often face where addiction is a common issue but can feel like something only specialist therapists/centres deal with. Keith talks us through some aspects of working with addiction in privat...
I am delighted to be joined by a very special panel of guests to celebrate International Women’s Day, including Ejiro Ogbevoan, Black Therapists Ireland, Lisa Molloy CEO of the IACP, Gael Kilduff Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy with PCI College, and Jade Lawless Academic Director of PCI College. They are all women in leadership roles within the counselling and psychotherapy profession who have a range of experience and different perspectives to offer. We have a wide-ranging d...
Welcome to our third panel discussion on the topic of feelings. I am joined by three very interesting guests today. Majella Phelan is a PCI graduate and now lecturer. She has worked in private practice since qualifying in 2015 and is passionate about empowering clients on their healing journey. David Maher is an IACP accredited therapist with a private practice based in Kilkenny. He also works as a PCI lecturer and provides online sessions with Mind and Body Works. Ramesh Ramsahoye is a facul...
Welcome to our second panel discussion on the topic of boundaries. I am delighted to be joined by three experienced therapists, and PCI lecturers, Martin Rice, Mark Maguire and Margaret O Connor. We take a detailed look at boundaries and the theory versus reality of both setting, and maintaining boundaries. This includes the first session and contracting, but can also present in very subtle ways throughout the work. We talk about the extra challenge of maintaining boundaries in long term work...
Welcome to the first of our panel discussions. Today’s topic is supervision and I am delighted to be joined by a very experienced panel of guests to discuss this important topic. We have Gael Kilduff, Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy with PCI College, an experienced supervisor and therapist, who specialises in working with couples. We have Colm Early, a founder member of the Centre for the Care of Survivors of Torture in Dublin, and of the former HSE Asylum & Refugee Support Servic...
Welcome to the second episode of the ‘PCI Graduates Investigates’ series. Today, we speak to Anna Zmuda Trzebiatowksa about her thesis research into the impact of social media on young people and their sense of self. Anna was runner up for the 2021 Martin Kitterick award which is given to thesis projects deemed to be of the highest standard and relevant to today’s society. The interview panel includes Shane Morrow and Linda Breathnach from the PCI Faculty team.
Welcome to our first ‘PCI Graduates Investigates’ episode. This is live recording of the event where we speak to graduates about their research projects. In this episode, we speak to Lea Braithwaite, the winner of the 2021 Martin Kitterick Award for her thesis. This is awarded to the thesis deemed to be of the highest quality and exploring a topic relevant to today’s society. Lea explores the role of interactional justice within the therapeutic relationship, a very relevant topic as therapist...
In this episode, we explore the world of research in counselling and psychotherapy. This includes some of the barriers which can make it difficult for therapists to engage with research. We also identify opportunities for research to further enhance the great work already being done by therapists in Ireland. Our guest, Antoinette Stanbridge has previously worked with PCI College and is now Senior Lecturer and Academic Coordinator at the Irish Hospice Foundation. She is currently working...
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