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A podcast exploring and dispelling the myths around therapy. What is therapy? How does it work? What is the right therapy? Through conversation with practitioners it will look at different types of modalities and approaches that can support well-being and mental health.
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In this week's episode I am thrilled to introduce you to Kate Stillman from Ibiza Counselling. Kate specialises in equine therapy and I can't wait for you to be introduced to this special form of therapy.We discuss:what actually is equine therapyhow you meet the herdworking with boundarieshow Kate transitioned from talk therapy to equine therapythe benefits of this beautiful therapyThis is such a beautiful introduction to equine therapy and how it is possible to surrender in collaboration wit...
In this week's episode I am joined by Meghan Field. Meghan is a qoya teacher, social justice activist and runs retreats in her beautiful space in Cornwall. Meghan's thoughtful and powerful approach to her therapies will give us all a lot to think about.We discuss: - how Meghan weaves social justice into her work- journeying to find wellness practices that work - sacred retreats in Cornwall and the importance of retreat- the practice of Qoya and what it offers to its participants- the pe...
In today's episode I talk to Aman Bhandal, creator of the Little Earth Centre in Wolverhampton. Aman is so giving in his approach to health and wellness and I am so honoured to be able to introduce him to you.We discuss: biohackingcold water therapy and Wim Hofftrauma recoverythe learnings Aman has gained to be present as a man in the wellness industry and to be seen safety in being fully present as a practitioner ceremony with plant medicineAbout Aman:Aman a biohacker, entrepr...
In this week's episode I speak to Chartered Clinical Psychologist Dr Michelle Conn. We discuss the difference between a clinical psychologist and psychiatrist and what a therapist brings to their clients at a human level. We also consider the impact of any kind of label whether positive or negative and how tailoring therapy to the individual is deeply important. Dr Michelle also talks to us about her views around chronic pain and how she works with people with chronic pain.About Dr Michelle C...
In this week's episode I talk to podcast host Paul Richens about his journey to recovery and the role music has played in this. We discuss:the power of music to change your mood and to feel emotionthe evolution of listening to musicmusic as a recovery companionaddictionfinding friendship with ego in depressionthe impact of alcoholismtrust and lonelinessThis is powerful episode that will help you to think about how you use music in your life. Are you using it to drown out the noise or tru...
In this week's episode I talk to Jo Culver, a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. With experience in both CAMHS and private practice Jo talks to us about a range of issues that can impact a family and how she works with the family unit.We discuss:what actually is family therapy?the impact of the pandemic on adolescents and young peoplehow people can communicate differently within familiesthe importance of considering different perspectives with in the family unithow you can counsel angerclie...
In today's episode I talk to Emily Verardi who is a wellbeing coach who works with women using a holistic system for sustainable change. Emily talks to us about some of the major themes impacting women's health and wellbeing.We discuss:body imagerestraint versus restriction when it come to approaching weight losshow isolating dieting can feelthe importance of communitythe all or nothing thinking around food, diet and exercisehow to incrementally turn up the dial on your health to support sust...
In today's episode I speak to fellow psychotherapist Chris Faulkner who works with Gestalt and transactional analysis and has a background in grief and loss. Chris introduces us to how the modalities he utilises in his therapeutic practice impact each client. We discuss the power of metaphor in therapy and how he introduces this to clients and also what happens when there is a rupture in the therapeutic alliance and how to repair that. Chris is a bilingual therapist and shares wit...
In this week's episode I am talking to my friend Natasha Crompton, owner of Intrinsic Therapies. Natasha is a therapist who works with crystals, energy and reiki amongst other modalities to support her clients. We go on a journey in this episode from early childhood when Natasha discovered she could see other people's energy and angels through to her experience as an army kid, right through to adult hood with how crystals have supported her in her life. Natasha shares with us how she uses cry...
In this week's episode I talk to sex therapist Becky Price about what her work entails and how people have a view about 'doing sex the right way'. Becky asks us to consider who makes the rules around sex and how to create your own experience that meets your needs. We discuss connection, intimacy and pleasure and what the common things we are looking for from sex with someone else and sex with self. She also tells us the common worries she comes across from her clients. We have a frank di...
Welcome to Season 2 of 'What's Your Therapy?'. I can't wait to share with you my guests for this season.
In today's episode I talk to Bridgit Walford all about the counselling space she established called the Eaves. We hear the reason Bridgit set it up and the ethos of a group of professionals coming together and helping one another. We discuss how they support clients to find the right therapy for them and also how the counselling sector has changed over the years and the demand increased. I hope you enjoy the final episode of this season.About Bridgit:Co-founder and Owner, The Eaves Coun...
In this week's episode I am talking to actress and yoga teacher Jade Coles. We discuss everything from yoga and running to stand up comedy. Hear how Jade took comedy classes in New York and how she feels about laughter and the energy that comes from an audience. We also talk about Vinyasa yoga and the link between breath and movement, the differences between teaching in person and online and how she uses yoga as a stress reliever. Finally we discuss yoga and hormones and how important it is t...
In today's episode I talk to Anne Head about her therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) and how it relates to shifting trauma. We talk about :- changing memories from dysfunctional memories to normal memories- how we hold trauma memories- how the eye movement shifts information- how it differs from talking therapy and can be complimentary to it- the history of EMDRThis is such a powerful therapy and so different from other therapies. I would love to hear your thoughts ...
In this week's episode I interview the wonderful Neeley Moore. Neeley talks to me about her journey from addiction through the 12 steps to healing her inner child and dealing with trauma. Throughout this work Neeley discovered that there was a feeling a wanting a child of her own and she discusses her path of egg donation IVF and how this impacted her. We talk about hormones at all stages of life, how important identity is and how this can change with big life events and finally about c...
In this week's episode I talk to Josh Le Mon who has a wide range of experiences in different sectors working with children, young people and adults. We talk about the importance of building trust with young people to build the counselling relationship, the importance of grounding techniques and the difference between working with male and female young people. We discuss what impact the pandemic has had on people he works with who have autism and how it has also impacted how young people chos...
In this week’s episode I talk to Sarah Rusbatch who is a woman’s health and wellbeing coach. We discuss her journey to becoming sober and the powerful impact that she is now having on other women who want to walk a similar path. We discuss grey area drinking and the impact alcohol has on mental health. We discuss the nervous system and neurotransmitters and how we can make such a difference to our physical and mental health by making key changes and how community is so important in making the...
In this week’s episode I talk to Kerry Pilbeam whose therapy specialises working with young people. Kerry talks us through the difference between working with adults and young people, how to contract with a young person so that they are clear on confidentiality and also what has to be reported if they share. We discuss dealing with anger from young people and the broadness of that emotion based on the individual. Kerry also shares how she ensures that she looks after her own mental health wor...
In this episode I speak with Emma Smallman who created Drum n Bounce, a fitness class with a drum and bass soundtrack. Emma talks to us about the impact of fitness on mental health and how important this became during the pandemic and also silent disco classes. We discuss the importance of inclusivity giving access to a wide range of people and her journey to studying trauma informed yoga and the prison yoga project. Learn how trauma impacts your nervous system, how trauma informed yoga...
In the first episode of What’s Your Therapy I am so proud to introduce Sharon Maddy-Patel. Sharon is a Freedom and Fulfilment Coach and talks to us about her journey to becoming a coach via a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Sharon talks to us about life having meaning and purpose and supporting the people she works with to sit within a space of belief and possibility. We talk about how through coaching you can become seen and heard unapologetically and how it is possible to move from f...
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I love the parallel of nurturing the birds and what we do in therapy. Great podcast!