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The #TherapistsConnect Podcast#TherapistsConnect Podcast – Episode with Mandy Gosling and Dr Peter BlundellMandy Gosling is a UKCP and MBACP accredited psychotherapist, researcher and author, specialising in long-term grief experienced by adults who were bereaved as children. As a bereaved child herself, aged 9, Mandy completed a MA Research in 2016 to understand the long term impact of childhood bereavement. ABC Grief – Adults Bereaved as Children, was formed from this research to share knowledge and resources for individuals, and professionals, in this specialist area of bereavement and grief. Her central focus of private practice is working with individuals who experienced childhood loss and she runs workshops in London. She is the Clinica...2025-07-1525 min
It's Your Life Podcast360° Health: Hypnotherapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy | 12.22.24Special Guest: Robin W. Thorburn ADHP (NC) MNRHP FNSHP UKCP (H) -- An experienced Hypno-psychotherapist with 31 years’ experience Points Conjoining Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with Hypnotherapy How hypnotherapy is a powerful tool to help you overcome your problems and access your full potential Biography Robin W. Thorburn ADHP (NC) MNRHP FNSHP UKCP (H) is an experienced Hypno-psychotherapist with 31 years’ experience. He has successfully conducted over 17,000 therapy sessions. He owns the longest full-time Hypno-psychotherapy practice in Edinburgh. Robin works with the originator of Cognitive Therapy’s wife Dr. Debbi...2024-12-3051 min
The Social Work PivotFrom Social Work to Systemic Psychotherapy: Rougi’s Journey to Family Therapy in CAMHSSend us a textPodcast Introduction:Rougi started her journey in social work through the Frontline programme, where she honed her skills and passion for supporting families. But Rougi’s story doesn’t stop there. She’s now on an exciting path to becoming a Systemic Psychotherapist and currently works as a Family Therapist within CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services).In this episode, Rougi shares her journey into social work, the motivations behind her decision to pivot towards systemic psychotherapy, and an insightful glimpse into what her work life looks like now. Whether you're...2024-12-1733 min
UKCPArticle: Artificial intelligence and psychotherapyUKCP is creating a new strategy to define and steer our work for the next three years. We want to create a strategy that captures a collective vision for UKCP and are currently engaging with members on key areas of UKCP’s work as well as topical issues likely to impact the profession.
We asked writer, broadcaster and speaker, David Baker, who has written and spoken about artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work, to explore the relationship between psychotherapy and AI. He sought views from across the profession and looked at the implications of this rapidly em...2024-06-0420 min
UKCPDiving into the world of dreamsHow can you build a psychotherapeutic career working with dreams?
In this episode, Emily Bridges, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Dave Billington.
When it came to pursuing a career in psychotherapy, Dave explored his long-standing interest in dreams, pursuing training that allowed him to explore this psychotherapeutic way of working.
His experience, interest and career led Dave into private practice and to take on the role of director of the DRI Centre for Dream Studies, which supports research into the uses and applications of psychospiritual dreamwork for holistic well-being.
He now al...2024-04-2636 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE77 - Gestalt Psychotherapy & Training as a Therapist (with Sarah Paul)Gestalt Psychotherapy is an often under-discussed, yet widely practiced form of therapy that was developed in the 40s and 50s by a psychoanalyst Fritz Perls, his wife Laura Perls and Paul Goodman. Gestalt therapy came to prominence during the counterculture movement of the 60s and focused on an individual's experience of the present moment, their relationship with their therapist, and the psychological adjustments people make in response to their environmental and social context.Today, on the podcast to discuss Gestalt psychotherapy is Sarah Paul. Sarah is a tutor of humanistic psychotherapy at the Metanoia institute in London...2024-03-011h 02
UKCPWhat should therapists know about eating disorders?When someone is struggling with disordered eating, it affects both the individual and their family.
In this episode, UKCP psychotherapist and eating disorder specialist Gladys Ellis talks with Martha Williams, the senior clinical advice coordinator for Beat, the UK's leading eating disorder charity.
Gladys and Martha discuss Beat's efforts to break down stereotypes of eating disorders in society and the media. They also highlight the importance of working in multi-disciplinary teams to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of individuals with an eating disorder.
According to Gladys, ‘weight is not a prerequisite to get support,’ especially for young p...2024-02-2328 min
UKCPSpecialising in eating disordersHow can you find work opportunities and follow your passion?
In this episode, Emily Bridges, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Gladys Ellis.
Working in the NHS as a mental health nurse, Gladys decided to pursue psychotherapeutic training to support young people and their families. After qualifying, she worked in an NHS CAHMS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) team, where she noticed an increase in the number of young people entering for disordered eating. This sparked her interest to learn more and specialise. Now with over 21 years of experience, she shares her learnings.
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UKCPMaking a meaningful career changeExploring yourself through psychotherapy can lead you to transform your life.
In this episode Helen Willingham, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Richard Hughes.
After a 25-year career in the TV industry and owning his own production company, Richard began experiencing an existential crisis which led him to psychotherapy. He later became inspired to make this his career.
‘But doing therapy I just found that I could tap into a vulnerability that I wasn’t really familiar with. It just allowed me to be deeply relational with someone and I really loved it. And I t...2023-12-1823 min
UKCPEstablishing a social media presenceHow can a psychotherapist use social media in their career?
In this episode Helen Willingham, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Tasha Bailey.
An author, speaker and social media influencer, Tasha specialises childhood wounds, healing, and self-love.
In this episode Tasha looks at her career and how social media led her to a book deal. Her new book, titled Real Talk: Lessons From Therapy on Healing and Self-Love, seeks to give readers the reflective tools they need to start exploring who they are.
‘When I was working with young people, I always had...2023-11-1527 min
UKCPHow to get started in research
What leads a psychotherapeutic professional into research?
In this episode Helen Willingham, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Melissa Cliffe.
Melissa had always felt drawn to the psychological profession, and after immersing herself in a career in the marketing, she felt it was time to exploring psychotherapeutic training.
In her professional journey, Melissa became deeply connected to her own experience of midlife and the profound existential questioning about her life. This inspired her to specialise in midlife, aging and appearance, with a specific focus on women. She responded to the g...2023-10-2434 min
The Weekend UniversityTransactional Analysis: An Introduction - Dr Mark WiddowsonMark is a Senior Lecturer in Psychotherapy and Counselling at the University of Salford, the author of two books on Transactional analysis, and a UKCP registered psychotherapist. He is also an active psychotherapy researcher, and in 2017, he was awarded the International Transactional Analysis Association Research Award in recognition of his research into the effectiveness of TA.
In this conversation, we discuss:
— The core concepts of the TA model, including how each of us has 3 basic elements to our personality: the parent, the child, and the adult
— The benefits of TA compared with other forms of psychotherapy and the situations in whic...2023-10-1952 min
UKCPTaking on new challengesLooking forward to new opportunities and interests can take your career in any direction.
In this episode Helen Willingham, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Siobhán McGee.
Siobhán looks back at the skills and experience she gained working with organisations and co-consulting alongside colleagues, that ultimately led her into leadership.
‘If you’re working with trauma dynamics and you’re working with groups and organisations, it’s important to work with at least one colleague or a team because it’s very hard to hold that all by yourself.’
🎙️Have you listened to our...2023-09-2022 min
UKCPFrom NHS to private practiceHow can a newly qualified member benefit from working in an organisation?
In this episode Helen Willingham, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Victoria Dada.
Victoria looks back at her career and why she decided to start out in the NHS before setting up her own private practice during the pandemic.
‘As we all know, the NHS is a well-established organisation. It also comes with the richness, with the opportunities to grow and it also widened my knowledge.’
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minut...2023-07-2821 min
UKCPAdapting to a short-term therapeutic settingHow can working in organisations help you grow your private practice?
In this episode Helen Willingham, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Lisa Bruton.
Helen speaks to Lisa about her work with first responders and how she balanced her organisational work whilst working in private practice.
Lisa reflects on how she balanced her work between settings and how her work with organisations provided stability and growth.
‘The sheer practice of working with lots of different people really builds up your sense of confidence and skillset, so any which way in which you can g...2023-06-2718 min
Finding PsychotherapyIntegrative Psychotherapy with Dr Maria LucaDiscussing the power of listening, warmth and understanding when exploring your own feelings, relationships and life. Dr Maria Luca worked as the Head of the Regent’s Centre for Relational Studies and Psychological Well-Being, Course Leader of the PhD programme in Psychotherapy & Psychology and Editor in Chief of the Journal of Psychological Therapies. She has extensive experience as a NHS, UKCP accredited psychotherapist and MBACP accredited and UKCP recognised psychotherapy supervisor. She edited two books, the first on the Integrative Frame and the second on Sexual Attraction in therapy, both leading, international texts. She has co-authored her...2023-05-241h 01
UKCPWorking to create psychotherapeutically and racially informed organisationsHow can organisations work more therapeutically?
In this episode Helen Willingham, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Hendrix Hammond. Motivated by his passion to work with people led Hendrix to pursue a career in psychotherapy.
Alongside his clinical work as a family and systemic psychotherapist, Hendrix began consulting with organisations, and their staff, on diversity and engaging marginalised individuals. This work drew him to start his doctorate in organisational consultancy.
Helen speaks to Hendrix to find out about his work supporting organisations to create a more culturally informed environment.
‘I started running these...2023-05-2325 min
FLiP - Family Law in PartnershipLanguage of Divorce and Separation In this podcast Nicole Phillips, a Senior Associate at FLiP is joined by Andrew Pearce, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and in-house therapist at FLiP. Nicole and Andrew discuss the type of language used in the midst of a divorce or separation covering a range of topics such as: How language differs in Nicole’s practice to that of the language used in Andrew’s consulting room in a therapeutic environment The history of language of divorce and separation The invisible impact of language and the wider impact during a divorce/separation The formal language of divorce including the introduction of no f...2023-05-0522 min
UKCPThe evolution of a psychotherapeutic careerIn this episode, Helen Willingham, head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP member Melinda Powell.
Melinda reflects on what drew her to the profession and dream work, and what led her to transition into the non-clinical aspect of psychotherapeutic work.
‘If you’re making that change from clinical to non-clinical, make haste slowly. There’s no rush, take your time. What I did do is phase out over time, working with fewer and fewer clients and less involved directly with the clinical aspect of supervision. So, it was again a devolution in that sense, a process over time.’
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UKCPOvercoming the challenges of psychotherapy trainingYou don’t have to sacrifice your personal joy and self-care to succeed in the long term.
In this episode, Helen Willingham, head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Luq Adejumo. Luq shares how he balanced training and full-time work while pursuing a career in psychotherapy that would allow him more autonomy.
Luq reflects on his training and how he went about setting up his own private practice.
‘If you’re in private practice you’re running your own mini business, and that’s one thing I had to get my head around quite quickly, even though I...2023-03-2220 min
UKCPBecoming a trauma-informed psychotherapistEvolving as a psychotherapist may mean changing how you practice and finding where your passion lies.
In this episode, Helen Willingham, head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Lou Lebentz.
Lou reflects on what drew her from fashion and radio into psychotherapy, and her more recent desire to pursue public speaking, writing, programme creation and training in trauma-informed psychotherapy.
‘What we do as a profession needs to get out there and be heard by more people.’
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minute survey.
If you’re in...2023-02-2136 min
UKCPNavigating the challenges of starting a private practiceHow can a psychotherapist overcome the hurdles in establishing their client base in a new location?
In this episode, Helen Willingham, Head of Content and Engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Alessio Rizzo.
Alessio looks at his entrance into the therapy profession and how he brought in his background in education to inform and shape his psychotherapeutic work.
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minute survey.
If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.2023-01-2425 min
Therapists Talking TherapyS2E4: "My Psychotherapy Career - XL"My professional organisation, the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy - UKCP for short, has been running a podcast call 'My Psychotherapy Career'. In this podcast series members of the UKCP talk about how they became a psychotherapist and various other questions about working in their particular field.
I took part in this podcast in the summer of 2022 talking particularly about my work at the Terrence Higgins Trust in the early 1980s and at the July 7th Assistance Centre which was set up to help the survivors, bereaved and first responders of the 2005 London bombings. Around these events I...2022-12-2855 min
UKCPThe challenges of training and working as a psychotherapistHow can a psychotherapist navigate the financial constraints of training?
In this episode, Helen Willingham, Head of Content and Engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Josephine Discepolo Ahmadi. Navigating the logistics of training and working, with her disability, Josephine looks back at how she began her psychotherapeutic career.
Stay tuned to find out about Josephine’s transition from an artistic career into psychotherapeutic practice and the range of roles she has held.
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minute survey.
If you’re interested in learning more about a potential...2022-12-1431 min
UKCPThe need for diversity in psychotherapyWhy should therapists represent the communities they serve?
In this episode, Helen Willingham, UKCP’s Head of Content and Engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Eugene Ellis. He looks back at why he entered training and what promoted his to set up the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network. An organisation which aims to encourage people of African, South Asian and Caribbean heritages to proactively engage with psychological support, and encourage more diversity in the therapy profession to tackle underrepresentation.
Stay tuned to find out about Eugene’s leadership role working to support diversity in the therapeutic profession.
🎙️Have you...2022-11-2325 min
UKCPThe context and rationalWelcome to this special edition UKCP podcast with UKCP chair Azmat and UKCP member John Paul Davis, who are discussing the upcoming General Meeting. Azmat will discuss the proposals from the Board, provide some rationale and context around the General Meeting and voting.
We hope that this podcast provides more information about the General Meeting, the rationale and the resolutions. And now to introduce themselves, John-Paul Davis and Azmat.2022-10-1936 min
UKCPStrategic prioritiesWhat are UKCP’s proposed strategic proprieties for the coming years?
In this podcast, UKCP Chair Syed Azmatullah speaks to members about the draft plans for UKCP’s future priorities. 2022-10-1910 min
This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies: Mental Health, Therapy & Becoming a TherapistS1 | E7 Setting up a private counselling/therapy practice and media work - UKCP podcastSend us a textPodcast recorded with Helen Willingham at UKCP about setting up a private practice and growing a private therapy practice, providing valuable insights and practical tips for aspiring therapists and particularly talking about media work. In this discussion, we explore the various steps involved in establishing your own private therapy practice, from the initial planning stages to effective marketing strategies that can help you attract clients and how media work might play a role in this. I've now recorded videos about both setting up and developing your practice available on my...2022-10-1620 min
Noel Bell's psychotherapy PodcastsLiving better with social anxietyAudio of an article that appeared on https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/how-to-live-better-with-social-anxiety#accept-cookies How to live better with social anxiety.Written and read by Noel Bell, MA, PG Dip Psych, UKCPNoel Bell is a UKCP accredited clinical psychotherapist in London who has spent over 20 years exploring and studying personal growth, recovery from addictions and inner transformation. Noel is an integrative therapist and draws upon the most effective tools and techniques from the Psychodynamic, CBT, Humanist, Existential and Transpersonal schools.2022-09-3006 min
UKCPTherapeutic support in times of a crisisIn this podcast, Helen talks to UKCP psychotherapist Martin Weaver about his work during the 80s AIDS epidemic and the London Bombings, providing psychological support for those in times of extreme crisis.
Martin looks back at his journey through the NHS as a HIV Prevention Co-ordinator, where he began the initial stage of training in psychotherapy. He reveals how he navigated the cost and logistics of training in the 1990’s and went on to open his private practice.
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minute survey.
If you’re intereste...2022-08-1730 min
UKCPLeading change in equality and diversityWhy is it important for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors to reflect the communities they serve?
Sharing what you hold deeply can be very difficult. So, having psychological support from someone who represents aspects of who you are can make healing much easier.
‘I think if we come across as a profession that includes the full range of diversity that we see within the population, we are going to be far more able to welcome people and hold them in a therapeutic relationship and really hear the depth of what their bringing. I think that’s really important for the t...2022-07-2130 min
UKCPSupporting survivors of sexual violenceHow can community-based psychotherapeutic work help people affected by trauma?
Anyone can experience trauma. Sexual violence can trigger intense responses that we might recognise as trauma or post-traumatic stress. UKCP psychotherapist Erene Hadjiioannou utilises her specialist skill set to help people of any gender overcome the trauma they may have experienced.
‘In terms of community-based work, I feel we have a social responsibility as therapists to not only work with people who have been able to navigate the mental health system to access what we offer, but to actually say ‘how about I use my power, my resources, my sk...2022-06-2725 min
UKCPWorking to influence change on prescribed drug dependenceHow can you balance voluntary work with private practice?
Working to enact change on prescribed drug dependence, UKCP psychotherapist Anne Guy shares her time between sitting on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Prescribed Drug Dependence and on an NHS advisory group.
In this episode, Anne talks about the balance between her voluntary work and private practice, and offers advice to those seeking to influence change.
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minute survey.
If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our...2022-05-1837 min
UKCPResidential work with young people
How can residential therapeutic communities benefit children and young people?
A therapeutic community provides a safe environment for children and young people who possibly had a very difficult start in life. The care they receive allows them to address their complex emotional, psychological, and behavioural needs.
In this episode, UKCP psychotherapeutic counsellor Gary Yexley unpacks what drew him to working psychotherapeutically in this setting and offers advice to those looking to train and work in residential therapeutic communities.
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minute survey.
If you’...2022-04-1225 min
Coaching UncagedMonica Hanaway: Exploring Existential Phenomenology in Coaching - Coaching Uncaged S12 E05In this episode of Coaching Uncaged, host Yannick Jacob is joined by Monica Hanaway who is a coach, Mediator, UKCP Psychotherapist supervisor, consultant, trainer, and author of books such as The Handbook of Existential Coaching Practice.
To start, Monica provides a glimpse of her work as an Existential Coach in a variety of contexts, which include music, conflict-resolution and organisations.
In talking about her experiences coaching world leaders, she shows us how she works in a practical yet philosophical way. She says that her starting point is always "grounded in the phenomena of themselves, within...2022-03-291h 10
UKCPManaging a psychotherapeutic service in the private sectorWelcome to the My psychotherapy career podcast series.
How can you balance your private practice and working for an organisation?
After setting up a psychotherapy practice in the School of Life, UKCP psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber went on to recruit and manage psychotherapists working in the organisation, whilst continuing to run her private practice.
In this episode Charlotte talks about what drew her to the psychotherapeutic profession and how she balanced her clinical work with setting up and running a psychotherapy service within an organisation.
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd...2022-02-1720 min
UKCPEstablishing a career in NHS diabetes careWelcome to the My psychotherapy career podcast series.
How can you establish a career in the NHS?
In this episode, we speak to UKCP psychotherapist Jackie Fosbury to find out what drew her to psychotherapy and working in NHS diabetes care.
She offers advice to those exploring training and looking to start their career within an NHS service.
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minute survey.
2022-01-1722 min
UKCPHow media work helps my private practiceWelcome to the My psychotherapy career podcast series.
Leaving behind a career as a lawyer, UKCP psychotherapist John-Paul Davies found a new passion when he began training as a psychotherapist.
Find out about how his private practice and how it allowed him to have more control over his work and life in this episode.
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2021-12-1419 min
UKCPPrivate practice and the benefit of working alongside other professionalsWelcome to the My psychotherapy career podcast series.
Transitioning from NHS primary care to private practice, UKCP psychotherapist Dr Christian Buckland takes us through his career, offering advice to those seeking to enter the psychotherapeutic field.
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2021-11-0931 min
UKCPHow to get started in the NHSWelcome to the My psychotherapy career podcast series.
UKCP psychotherapy Judy Beckett reflects on her transition from the third sector to the NHS, and the roles she has held whilst working psychotherapeutically within this setting.
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2021-10-1519 min
UKCPHow important is sleep?When we begin to experience issues with getting rest how do we know when it is time to reach out for psychological support?
In this episode, our CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith to find out how prevalent sleep issues are and how psychotherapy can help us find relief. 2021-09-2119 min
UKCPAre we pressured to be happy?Our sense of happiness can be influenced but so many things, leaving us to question what really brings us joy.
In this episode we speak to UKCP psychotherapist Martin Weaver to find out how psychotherapy can help us better connect with ourselves and our sense of happiness. 2021-08-3125 min
不務正業邱總監EP47 生涯迷惘不會因為換工作或有好工作而解決，需要從你的內心出發，釐清自己到底想要什麼（ft. Erin 英國諮商心理師）“有很多的人生步伐，當時走的時候會覺得辛苦和討厭，但現在回頭看會覺得很奇妙，其實已經安排好的，你必須要走過之後才會知道，有些事情的發生是有它的原因。” Erin是旅居在英國多年，經過英國UKCP認證的諮商心理師，在從事心理諮商前她也有長達十幾年廣告業的經驗。她從自己轉職的經驗還有多年來在英國諮商執業的經驗，用華人的文化和教育方式剖析生涯迷惘的原因，其實大多來自於和家庭關係的過去的負面經驗，以及可以如何釐清自己內心真正想要的。 本集和你聊聊： 💬台灣與英國心理諮商師專業訓練的差異 💬從廣告公司轉為自由工作者，開始去尋找內心更想做的事 💬從小的害怕失敗和犯錯，讓未來選擇時更想找對的答案 💬父母的金錢給予也是一種控制？ 💬生涯上的迷惘不會透過換工作就解決，而是從內心釐清找到方向 💬生涯諮商不是期望諮商師給答案，而是幫助你尋找適合自己的答案 💬對於生涯迷惘的五個心態準備 Erin 是英國UKCP學會認證的諮商心理師，提供個別、伴侶和團體諮商，除了面對面，她也提供線上諮商，所以在世界各地的你，有需要都可以和她聯繫預約！ 個人網站：erinlo.com Email: erin@erinlo.com Instagram & facebook: space4awareness ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 新計劃：～勇氣信箱～ 歡迎你投稿，如果你有生涯選擇上的困擾或疑惑，歡迎寫信給我，我們一起想想辦法！ 歡迎追蹤『不務正業邱總監』，用我的生活體驗，帶你發現生活中的心理學 IG | https://reurl.cc/R0QxLx FB | https://reurl.cc/yElzRM 方格子｜https://reurl.cc/mLNEY9 喜歡我的節目，不要忘記訂閱，並在Apple podcast上幫我打五顆星評分還有留言，讓更多人可以聽見這個節目！ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Music by: bedtime after a coffee by Barradeen | https://reurl.cc/Dg8GxR Music by https://www.chosic.com/* ”LittleTomcat“ by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-08-3054 min
UKCPIs my body anxious?When we experience anxiety, the symptoms can manifest in our body, signifying the emotional toll it's having on us.
In this podcast, we speak to UKCP psychotherapist Lorna Evans to uncover how moment and breath can help us find relief in the face of anxiety. 2021-07-0628 min
UKCPNavigating the cycle of emotionsThe emotions that often ensue after a life-changing event can be overwhelming. A bereavement, job loss and a pandemic can trigger a chain of emotions that can feel impossible to navigate.
In this episode our CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Alivia Rose to discuss the emotional toll that unexpected events have on us and how we can find a path to healing. 2021-05-1121 min
UKCPFinding healing after oppressionOppression and the psychological damage it can have on someone can be long lasting.
In this episode we talk to UKCP psychotherapist Eugene Ellis to uncover how we can find healing after oppression.2021-03-1621 min
UKCPHow do you recognise compulsive sexual behaviour?Access to sex and porn have changed drastically over the last decade.
In our podcast we speak to UKCP psychotherapist Paula Hall to understand the psychology of sex and porn addiction, and how we can recognise healthy and problematic sexual behaviours. 2021-03-0424 min
UKCPHow is your relationship power dynamic?In this episode, UKCP’s CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Nicholas Rose, he outlines how to recognise when your power dynamics have become toxic, and the role of psychotherapy plays in helping a couple find resolution. 2021-01-1924 min
UKCPWhat does home mean to you?How we develop our notions of home and how they can change over our lifetime?
In this episode, UKCP’s CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Dr Hannah Sherbersky to understand why our perceptions of home can differ so much.
2021-01-0629 min
UKCPSurviving ICU and the need for psychotherapeutic support with Laura BarnettBeing placed on ventilated support in hospital is one of the most extreme experiences a person can face.
In this episode our CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Laura Barnett to find out how time in intensive care can affect us. 2021-01-0616 min
UKCPIs a sports injury affecting your mental health?In this episode, UKCP’s CEO Sarah Niblock sits down with UKCP psychotherapist Gary Bloom to discuss his work with sportspeople.
They also go on to discuss why more of us need to open up about the physical impact of injury.2020-11-2415 min
UKCPSurviving ICU and the need for psychotherapeutic support with Shaun BrookhouseIn this episode of our coronavirus podcast series, we speak to UKCP psychotherapist Shaun Bookhouse who spent five weeks in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after contracted the virus. Shaun shares his experiences and emphasises why policymakers should draw on the expertise of psychological professionals to tackle the long-term mental health implications of the pandemic. 2020-11-1625 min
UKCPHow do dreams contribute to wellbeing?Do our dreams hold meaning?
In this podcast UKCP’s Chief Executive talks to UKCP psychotherapist and author of The Hidden Lives of Dreams, Melinda Powell, to find out how we can better understand our dreams.
Melinda is also a co-founder of the Dream Research Institutes. If you are interested in finding out more about dreams, then you can visit their website.2020-10-2730 min
UKCPHow does discrimination affect mental health?When we experience discrimination, people see us as one thing and we end up becoming defined by our gender, race or sexuality. They pick on this one aspect of our identity and declare us an outsider.
In this episode, UKCP’s CEO Sarah Niblock sits down with UKCP psychotherapist Dwight Turner to discuss discrimination and the real impact it can have on our mental wellbeing.2020-09-3023 min
UKCPHow I became a therapistEach therapist has a unique story about their entrance into the profession.
In the first episode of our 'How I became a therapist series,' we spoke to five of our members to find out what lead them to psychotherapy.
This episode features UKCP psychotherapists Divine Charura, Kelly Hearn, Gary Bloom, Melissa Cliffe and Suzanne Worrica. 2020-09-1610 min
UKCPIs it time to break up?It can hard to acknowledge our relationship is at breaking point.
In this episode we sit down with UKCP psychotherapist Suzanne Worrica to find out how we can recognise it's over. 2020-09-0127 min
UKCPDo you feel isolated?Feeling isolated can be a painful and sometimes even shameful experience.
But how can we address our isolation and loneliness? We spoke to UKCP psychotherapist Stephen Westcott to find out. 2020-08-1320 min
UKCPGrief and the state of disbeliefBereavement can leave you in a state of shock, and only when the shock is over you start to look at what’s left.
In this episode of our series, our CEO Sarah Niblock sits down with UKCP psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfield to discuss loss and the journey through grief. 2020-07-0725 min
Therapists Talking TherapyEp03: PoliticsIn this podcast we talk about politics, being political and the concerns of being seen as 'Party Political'.
How should therapists engage with the world of politics and how do we bring our skills of assessment and observation to the issues of the day; Black Lives Matter, the Coronavirus Pandemic and even (say it quietly) Brexit?
You can read the UKCP's statement on Racial Injustice here: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/ukcp-news/midweek-mindset/ukcp-statement-racial-injustice/
You can read Anthea Benjamin's article here: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/blog/the-therapy-community-must-commit-to-anti-racist-practice/
2020-06-1943 min
UKCPSelf-marketing during lockdownMarketing yourself and your psychotherapy services during lockdown is no easy feat. In this episode, UKCP psychotherapist Nicholas Rose discusses self-marketing with UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock. 2020-06-1718 min
UKCPHow important is psychotherapeutic research?In this episode of our Covid-19 series, UKCP CEO Sarah Niblock spoke to UKCP psychotherapist and Trustee Divine Charura to find out how important research really is.2020-06-0825 min
UKCPTransformation in mid-lifeUnexpected changes and life events can derail our plans.
In this episode of our podcast our CEO Sarah Niblock sits down with UKCP psychotherapist Melissa Cliffe to discuss mid-life and the change that comes hand in hand with getting older. 2020-06-0818 min
UKCPHave you experienced cybertrauma?Has the internet left you feeling anxious, angry, upset or depressed?
In this episode our CEO Sarah Niblock is talking to UKCP psychotherapist Catherine Knibbs about cybertrauma and the emotional impact it can have on us. 2020-05-1520 min
UKCPGrief in the consulting roomThe coronavirus pandemic has impacted the work of therapists across the nation.
In this episode Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfeld about her experience working during the Covid-19 restrictions.
They discuss grief, working online and the importance of taking care of yourself during this time. 2020-05-1111 min
UKCP'We need psychotherapists and counsellors more than ever'This is a challenging time filled with uncertainty.
In this episode we are speaking to UKCP psychotherapist and Vice Chair Andy Cotton about the need for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors to support the ‘emotional state of the nation.’ 2020-04-2303 minUKCPCoronavirus and practicing onlineIn this episode UKCP psychotherapist and Vice Chair Andy Cottom discusses how the current crisis has affected his online practice. 2020-04-2304 min
UKCPIs the news distracting you?Sometimes the world seems like a very frightening place.
In this month’s podcast our CEO Sarah Niblock asked UKCP psychotherapist, John-Paul Davies what can we do to cope with the news and social media onslaught. 2020-04-1621 min
Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Psychoanalysis & CultureRU69: Rendering Dr Ian Parker Unconscious - Psychoanalysis as a Liberating EthicOn today's episode of Rendering Unconscious Podcast I speak with Ian Parker, a practising psychoanalyst who trained with the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (CFAR) in London, and became an Analyst of the Centre in 2003. He is registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). He is also a member of the London Society of the New Lacanian School and of the College of Psychoanalysts – UK.
Lacanian psychoanalysis is a ‘talking cure’ that developed in the tradition of Freud’s invention of the unconscious. Lacan’s work is resistant to attempts to normalise certain kinds of experience or pathologis...2020-04-061h 03
UKCPFamilies on the edge: How can families end conflict?When family conflict arises it can often feel impossible to find a resolution.
This month our CEO Sarah Niblock sat down with UKCP psychotherapist and CEO of Mind Mid Herts Sharn Tomlinson to find out how psychotherapy can help families heal wounds.
‘What we need to focus on is how are they communicating and how we can help them communicate in a more healthy way.’
2020-03-1715 min
UKCPWhat is love?With love, existing in so many parts of our lives shouldn’t we know more about it?
This month our CEO Sarah Niblock sat down with UKCP psychotherapists Dr Divine Charura to discuss self-love, our love for others and our love for humanity.2020-02-1432 min
UKCPIs your phone obsession ruining your relationship?Technoference can ignite conflict. But what do you do if your partner is phone-obsessed?
In the latest episode of our Talking Therapies podcast with Psychologies Magazine we asked UKCP psychotherapist Hilda Burke to find out.2020-01-1423 min
Freud Museum London: Psychoanalysis PodcastsThe Psychodynamics of Social NetworkingAaron Balick in conversation with Susie Orbach
A collaboration between The Relational School and The Freud Museum London, exploring the impact that social networking has had on our society and how it is profoundly influencing our lives.
Over the past decade the very nature of the way we relate to each other has been utterly transformed by online social networking and the mobile technologies that enable unfettered access to it. Our very selves have been extended into the digital world in ways previously unimagined, offering us instantaneous relating to others over a variety of platforms like Fa...2020-01-081h 24
Keeping busy people healthy#97: What does it mean to lose a child? - Julia Samuel - http://uhm.app/UHM“Pain is the agent for change. Pain is what forces you to adjust to this new reality, that we probably don’t want to be true”.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Julia Samuel is a UKCP psychotherapist specialising in grief and author of the best-selling book: Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death and Surviving.
Founder patron of Child Bereavement UK, she has spent the last twenty-nine years working with bereaved families, making it her life’s work to support families at the most devastating time of their lives.
2019-12-1600 min
UKCPIs money ruining your relationship?This month, UKCP psychotherapist Kelly Hearn sat down with Matt Nicholls from the UKCP to find out if financial problems in a relationship are really just about money?2019-12-1333 min
Deep AdaptationUKCP speech: Hope In A Time Of Climate ChaosProfessor Jem Bendell gave the opening keynote at the conference of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). The event focused on the response of the psychotherapy profession to the growth of climate anxiety called "Sleepwalking into the Anthropocene." Jem gave a talk on "Hope in the time of climate....2019-12-0240 min
UKCPDivorce: From surviving to thrivingDivorce can often turn into a blame game, in which the main aim is to come out on top.
This month Martin Pollecoff, psychotherapist and chair of the UKCP, sat down with our CEO Sarah Niblock, to discuss the conflict that can often ensue after divorce.
2019-11-2816 min
UKCPDating apps: Finding love in the 21st centuryThe rise of dating apps has changed the world of dating, but is it for better or for worse?
UKCP psychotherapist Denise Dunne sat down with Sarah Niblock, CEO of the UKCP, to find out how dating apps are affecting our mental health.
2019-10-2934 min
Noel Bell's psychotherapy PodcastsWhy are men so lonely?Matt Nicholls from UKCP interviews Noel Bell on why men are so lonely.For more information see here https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/ukcp-news/podcasts/the-friendship-crisis-why-are-men-so-lonely/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsupdate&utm_campaign=0410192019-10-0521 min
UKCPThe friendship crisis: Why are men so lonely?One in eight men report having 'no close friends'.
In this episode we spoke to UKCP psychotherapist Noe Bell to find out why men are so lonely.
2019-10-0121 min
UKCPMindfulness for the overthinkerDo you ever find yourself overthinking? This month we sat down with
UKCP psychotherapist Susie Hewitt to find out how mindfulness, along with psychotherapy, can help.2019-09-1627 min
SIMPLY FOCUS Podcast: The Good Life Approach - Your podcast with the little extra Solution Focus for your daily life!SFP 72 – A Unique Perspective: Seeing an Elephant with a Rhino Horn with John WheelerJohn Wheeler about the practitioner’s perspective. In today’s episode, we talk with John Wheeler, M.A., Social Worker, UKCP Registered Systemic Psychotherapist, Solution Focused Trainer, Supervisor and Consultant as well as Board Member of the EBTA, about what fascinated him with Solution Focus at the beginning and how his conversations changed. Check out how he and Greg Vinnicombe collected Solution-focused assumptions, categorized them into four groups, have been teaching them, and how this focus on assumptions keeps him on track. He shares a great story of learning from our clients or an example of how adapting to the...2019-08-1300 min
UKCPIs it normal to be anxious about sex?'General avoidance of sex is a really big problem, especially for people in couples, which tends to be related to the fear of it going wrong,' says UKCP psychotherapist Kate Moyle.
We sat down with Kate to find out more about sexual anxiety and how it can affect our relationships. 2019-08-0727 min
Speak From the BodyMiscarriage and Pregnancy Loss with Psychotherapist Julia BuenoIn this episode we talked about: Personal experience of miscarriage A new direction in life after miscarriage Shifts in bereavement care Secrecy, shame and isolation after miscarriage The 12-week Words matter- Grieving after a miscarriage When should you seek counseling after a loss? Support groups and online support How to find a therapist ARC Antenatal Results and Choices - https://www.arc-uk.org/ The need for more pregnancy loss services Cultural stigma of miscarriage Self-blame and loss Trauma and the body Spiritual beliefs and miscarriage The lack of research into experiences of miscarriage from non-Caucasian experiences High-profile influence of no...2019-07-3142 min
UKCPUnderstanding miscarriageIn this episode, produced in partnership with Psychologies Magazine, we spoke to UKCP psychotherapist Julia Bueno to better understand how to heal after a miscarriage.2019-07-0226 min
UKCPHow do I switch off this summer?Do you need a break from stress this summer?
We sat down with UKCP psychotherapist Susan Smith, who has first-hand experience of the real impact stress can have in our lives.2019-06-1037 min
UKCPBecoming body positiveWhat are eating disorders?
We spoke to UKCP psychotherapist Dr Christian Buckland about how psychotherapy can help with recovery. 2019-05-1033 min
UKCPUnderstanding AddictionWe are understanding addiction this month with UKCP psychotherapist Richard Nicholls.
'Having an addiction tends to narrow down the number of other interests in somebody’s life,' says Nicholls. 2019-04-0935 min
UKCPOvercoming sexual violenceSexual violence can affect anyone and most victims struggle to talk about it.
In our latest podcast with Psychologies Magazine, we spoke to UKCP psychotherapist Erene Hadjiioannou to find out how psychotherapy can help survivors. 2019-03-1434 min
UKCPPermission to shineGive themselves permission to shine.
In this episode we sat down with UKCP psychotherapist Lou Lebentz to find out how we can all thrive. 2019-02-1537 min
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast"From The Couch To The Corporation" with Sarah Niblock, CEO of UKCP (London, UK) GBD36 "Most common organisational issues could be solved if we had a better understanding of how individuals and groups operate, and of how those forces impact upon organisations" Author, journalist and researcher Sarah Niblock is Chief Executive of the UKCP, the country's leading body for research, innovation, education and regulation working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all. She tells AICPA & CIMA's Kymberley McAdam about the psychotherapist's message of hope and its relevance as a powerful path to organisational transformation for 21st Century business-leaders. TALKING POINTS. What needs to change in the way...2019-01-2325 minFLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast"From The Couch To The Corporation" with Sarah Niblock, CEO of UKCP (London, UK) GBD36 "Most common organisational issues could be solved if we had a better understanding of how individuals and groups operate, and of how those forces impact upon organisations" Author, journalist and researcher Sarah Niblock is Chief Executive of the UKCP, the country's leading body for research, innovation, education and regulation working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all. She tells AICPA & CIMA's Kymberley McAdam about the psychotherapist's message of hope and its relevance as a powerful path to organisational transformation for 21st Century business-leaders. TALKING POINTS. What needs to change in the way...2019-01-2325 min
UKCP'How can I move on from grief?'Experiencing a bereavement can have a devastating impact on our mental health.
But how can you start to move on from grief? In this episode we spoke to UKCP psychotherapist and author Julia Samuel.2019-01-1828 min
UKCP‘Why do I feel lonely in my relationship?’In the latest episode of our Talking Therapies podcast, produced in partnership with Psychologies Magazine, our CEO Sarah Niblock delves into the world of relationships with UKCP psychotherapist Fe Robinson.2018-12-1921 min
UKCP‘Why am I feeling anxious?’In the latest instalment of our Talking Therapies podcast, produced in partnership with Psychologies magazine, we're talking to UKCP psychotherapist Professor Brett Kahr to find out what triggers anxiety. 2018-11-2733 min
UKCPWhy don’t men seek therapy?In this episode, Matt Nicholls spoke to UKCP psychotherapist Andy Cottom to uncover why men are far less likely to seek mental health support.
2018-10-3023 min
UKCP‘Why am I being bullied?’In this episode of our Talking Therapies podcast, produced in partnership with Psychologies Magazine, our Head of Content, Matt Nicholls, sat down with UKCP psychotherapist, Sue Cowan-Jenssen to find out why bullying occurs in the workplace and what we can do overcome it.2018-10-0221 min
UKCPHow can you achieve workplace wellness?In this episode of our Talking Therapies podcast, produced in partnership with Psychologies Magazine, Martin Pollecoff sat down with UKCP Psychotherapist Jared Green.2018-08-3121 min