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Therapy NattersPerfectionismSend us a textJoin Richard Nicholls and Fiona Biddle as they discuss perfectionism, from its different types to its consequences.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls
2025-06-0431 minTherapy NattersLearned Helplessness & Attribution TheorySend us a textIn this week's episode of Therapy Natters, psychotherapists Richard Nicholls and Fiona Biddle dive deep into the concept of learned helplessness and attributions. They discuss how various facets such as ability, effort, task difficulty and luck contribute to the perception of success or failure in tasks. They also highlight how people attribute their failures or shortcomings to different factors, thereby developing patterns of learned helplessness.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or...
2024-01-3135 minTherapy NattersPainSend us a textIn this episode, hosts Richard Nicholls and Fiona Biddle speak with Dr. Rebecca Berman, a pain consultant with the NHS, to help explain the influence of perception and emotion on pain, the potential impacts of psychological trauma on pain experience, and techniques for managing pain.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media Links
2024-01-1035 minTherapy NattersShameSend us a textIn this week's episode Richard Nicholls and Fiona Biddle explore the complex emotions of guilt and shame.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls
2024-01-0332 minTherapy NattersCognitive DistortionsSend us a textThis week Richard & Fiona talk all about Cognitive Distortions, the thinking traps that we all fall into that can so easily spoil our lives or at best hold us back.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps...
2023-12-0636 minTherapy NattersExploring DiversitySend us a textIn this week's episode of the Therapy Natters podcast, Richard & Fiona engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with special guest Zayna Brookhouse, a specialist in equality, diversity, and inclusion. The conversation spans a wide range of topics from the fluidity of gender and sexuality, the evolution of sociocultural norms, to the importance of open-mindedness and embracing difference.This episode is an essential listen for anyone interested in broadening their understanding of diversity and the modes of engaging respectfully and empathetically with others in our diverse world.https://zayna.n...
2023-11-2939 minTherapy NattersAttachmentSend us a textIn this episode of Therapy Natters, psychotherapists Richard Nicholls and Fiona Biddle discuss the concept of attachment theory. They explore how our early experiences with caregivers can shape our interactions and reactions as adults, whether it be in friendships, relationships, or even why we follow a football team.00:00 Introduction01:50 The Role of Therapists and Client-Centred Therapy03:14 The Power of Self-Directed Therapy03:37 The Therapist's Role in Difficult Situations05:54 Understanding Emotions and Feelings06:39 Unlabeled Feelings and Childhood Experiences09:37 Introduction to Attachment Theory11:38 Exploring the Origins of...
2023-11-2238 minTherapy NattersBuddhism & Unconditional FriendlinessSend us a textIt's guest week.Richard & Fiona have an old friend Bill Hard to join them this week to talk about his Buddhist experiences.https://www.dayandnighttherapy.com/bill-hard/You can also find more about Bill's and other's work at the Monroe Institute in their app https://info.monroeinstitute.org/get-expand-appJoin our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube C...
2023-11-1536 minTherapy NattersForgivenessSend us a textThis week Richard and Fiona are joined by psychotherapist Shaun Brookhouse to natter about the complexity of forgiveness, its relation to accountability, repentance and the concept of accepting imperfections.shaunbrookhouse.comJoin our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on...
2023-11-0137 minTherapy NattersThe Divided BrainSend us a textThe psychiatrist Iain McGilcrist published a book back in 2009 called The Master and His Emissary all about what our left brain and right brain really do.Because it's quite complicated Fiona thought it would be nice to try and make it understandable for all of us, and to see how it explains why hypnotherapy can be so useful.https://www.ted.com/talks/iain_mcgilchrist_the_divided_brainSubscribe to Richard's newsletter for even more free hypnotherapy tracksJoin our Evolve to Thrive programme
2023-10-2538 minTherapy NattersCouples TherapySend us a textIt's guest week on Therapy Natters. And this week Richard & Fiona are nattering with family, systemic & couples therapist Inger Gordon.https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/therapist/Inger-Gordon-iAieSAASJoin our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www...
2023-10-0437 minTherapy NattersAnxiety & Driving Test NervesSend us a textThis week Richard & Fiona are nattering in response to a listener question about anxiety and test conditions.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls
2023-09-2732 minTherapy NattersBeing A ClientSend us a textThis week Richard & Fiona are chatting with the author, consultant and human rights campaigner Julian Harrison about what it's like being in therapy.https://julianharrison.wordpress.com Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www.p...
2023-09-2041 minTherapy NattersParent, Adult & ChildSend us a textThis week Richard & Fiona have a natter about the concept of "Ego States" in Transactional Analysis. The idea being that we can break our personality down into 3 different states of Parent Adult and Child.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard...
2023-09-1334 minTherapy NattersUnderstanding AutismSend us a textAutism is a highly misunderstood condition, probably due to autistic people's varied strengths and weaknesses.So this week Richard & Fiona are chatting with therapist Paula Stone, who works as an advisor in schools helping people with neurodivergent traits to understand more about why they feel the way that they feel.https://www.meadowsweetholistichealth.co.uk/Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe...
2023-09-0632 minTherapy NattersJob Rejection and MotivationSend us a textThis week Richard & Fiona answer a listener question about staying motivated when job hunting.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls
2023-08-3031 minTherapy NattersSystems & PartsSend us a textRichard & Fiona are joined this week by Psychotherapist David Corr.David is very interested in Internal Family Systems as well as Parts Therapy, and how they integrate so well together in the therapy room.http://davidcorr.co.ukJoin our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X...
2023-08-2334 minTherapy NattersPeople PleasingSend us a textAndrew Turnbull chats with Richard & Fiona this week about the concept of people-pleasing.https://cheadletherapy.co.ukJoin our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls
2023-08-0934 minTherapy NattersEmpty Nests & Relationships With Adult ChildrenSend us a textThis week Richard & Fiona talk about Empty Nest Syndrome and having relationships with your children when they're no longer children.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls
2023-08-0235 minTherapy NattersCoachingSend us a textIt's guest week.This week Richard & Fiona are nattering with Life Coach Kate Jackson about the differences between coaching and therapy.Kate Jackson - https://castandmint.co.ukFind a coachInternational Coaching Federation - https://coachingfederation.orgAssociation for Coaching - https://www.associationforcoaching.comJoin our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube C...
2023-07-1231 minTherapy NattersBullyingSend us a textBullying is a damaging and painful experience. One that isn't easily forgotten.So today Richard & Fiona delve as lightheartedly as they can into what we can do to deal with it.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreon
2023-07-0535 minTherapy NattersHoarding DisorderSend us a textW/C 15th May is Hoarding Awareness Week and so this week Richard & Fiona have a good delve into Hoarding Disorder.Hoarding has become a bigger problem than it used to be and it would be good for us all to have a greater understanding of it.https://hoardinguk.org/events/space-time-stuff/Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe...
2023-05-1033 minTherapy NattersIntrusive ThoughtsSend us a textToday Richard & Fiona are talking about a common topic for the therapy room. The strange and often upsetting experience of our own imagination!Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media LinksBluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok ThreadsListen to Richard on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls
2023-03-2732 minTherapy NattersSelf DeterminationSend us a textAccording to Self Determination Theory, all of us have three key psychological needs; Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness.In this episode Richard & Fiona have a look at how these can influence our motivation if the levels of these 3 "needs" are not quite where they should be.Join our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube ChannelRichard's Social Media Links
2023-03-1531 minTherapy NattersEarly Years ParentingSend us a textRichard & Fiona are joined this week by fellow psychotherapist Sharon Mustard.Sharon specialises in working with new parents and parents to be and so who better to talk about the many facets of early years parenting than her.You can find more about Sharon at http://mustardtherapy.co.ukJoin our Evolve to Thrive programmeWhatsapp usSubmit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls PodcastThe Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel
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