The course framework is rooted in TA's concept of life script; the early decisions we make about ourselves and the world, often formed before we had the language to question them. Andy reflects on something that will feel familiar to many practitioners: that when a child feels misunderstood by the humans around them, they often turn elsewhere. To a pet. To a tree. To the garden. There's something about the wider world that is different.

The Imago Dialogue is the central clinical tool through which this understanding is put to work. It is a structured three-stage process: mirroring, validating, and empathising. On the surface, it looks straightforward. Whilst it give a clear structure - in practice, its not as simple as it appears.

Eating-body distress is rarely about food. Debbie Thomson explores why a relational and attachment-informed approach changes everything about how therapists understand and work with this client group.

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?

With a clear philosophical grounding, technique becomes more integrated and responsive — a way of expressing something more fundamental about how we work with people.

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.

If you’ve ever facilitated or participated in a therapy group, you’ll know that some groups seem to “click” in a way that others don’t. Something subtle but palpable begins to form — a sense of we. It’s the difference between a circle of individuals and a living, breathing organism.

Working with groups offers counsellors and psychotherapists a powerful way to deepen their practice. From personal growth to transferable skills and creative connection, here are five reasons why learning to work with groups is a great next step in your professional development.

April 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - global mental health policy and support for menopausal women.

March 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - Discrimination-related depression and Music as pain relief.

February 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - postpartum depression and bullying and harassment in the creative industries.

A selection of picture card ideas to use within your therapeutic work - including recommendations from other practitioners.

Using picture cards can help to tap into hard to articulate feelings and communicate on a level beyond words.

Like me, many therapists work alone and clinical supervision fills a gap where you would normally have a professional line manager.

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?

An overview of four types of passive behaviour that don't problem solve and lead to dissatisfaction.