

Training as a Couples Therapist: Is It the Right Next Step
If you’re already working as a counsellor or therapist, there may come a point where you begin to wonder about the next stage in your professional development. This doesn’t always arrive as a clear plan — sometimes it shows up as curiosity, restlessness, or a sense that your work is asking something slightly different of you.
For many practitioners, training to work with couples becomes a natural next step. Is it the right step for you?
jane@northside
13 hours ago


Why a Therapeutic Philosophy Matters in Counselling and Psychotherapy
With a clear philosophical grounding, technique becomes more integrated and responsive — a way of expressing something more fundamental about how we work with people.
jane@northside
Jan 10


The Healing Life of Groups
Reflecting on Yalom's therapeutic factors, we explore the power that can happen when people get together with a shared purpose. Its the healing life of groups.
jane@northside
Nov 5, 2025


Beyond the Therapy Room: April 2025
April 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - global mental health policy and support for menopausal women.
jane@northside
Apr 30, 2025


Picture Cards As Therapy Resources
A selection of picture card ideas to use within your therapeutic work - including recommendations from other practitioners.
jane@northside
Nov 8, 2024


Why I think clinical supervision is so important for counsellors and therapists
Like me, many therapists work alone and clinical supervision fills a gap where you would normally have a professional line manager.
jane@northside
Aug 22, 2024


Why do we, as therapists, find it hard to look after ourselves? - and some ideas of how we can start.
As people who help others and, often are the backstop for others, how can we change our habits and routine to include caring for ourselves?
jane@northside
Jun 27, 2024


Four passive behaviours that can stifle growth
An overview of four types of passive behaviour that don't problem solve and lead to dissatisfaction.
jane@northside
May 9, 2024


How to Start Being a Couples Therapist - Or Not
Have you been thinking about exploring being a couples therapist and unsure how to start the journey? Our couples therapy trainer, Ian...
jane@northside
Oct 17, 2023


Imago Relationship Therapy - a great model for couples therapy
What is Imago Relationship Therapy? This article explains more about the model and how it works.
jane@northside
Nov 21, 2022
