

What Is a TA101? Everything You Need to Know Before Booking
If you have never done a TA101, you may be wondering : what happens on the course? And is it worth two days (or 12 hours) of your time? We give an overview of the TA101 content and an idea of what to expect on the course.
jane@northside
5 days ago


"You Don't Need to Be an Expert in Everything": Debbie Thomson on Working with Eating Distress
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.
jane@northside
Mar 13


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


Training in Working with Groups - 5 Reasons Why its a Good Idea
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.
jane@northside
May 13, 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


Picture Cards - a Creative Way to a Enhance Therapy Session
Using picture cards can help to tap into hard to articulate feelings and communicate on a level beyond words.
jane@northside
Oct 31, 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


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


Essential Counselling Skills: A Journey to Empathy and Connection
6 key things to develop to be better at human connection in order to be able to help or work more effectively.
jane@northside
Dec 21, 2023


How Transactional Analysis Can Help With Effectiveness at Work
Looking at two of the key concepts in transactional analysis; ego states and transactions can help us be more effective in work.
jane@northside
Nov 29, 2023


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


Guidelines on Suicide and Self Harm for Private Practice Therapists
This workshop gives what you need to know as a Private Practice Therapist or practitioner about the updates to NICE guidelines on Suicide
jane@northside
Oct 4, 2023


Working with clients struggling with anxiety? - here are 10 ideas
10 ideas or tools to use when working with clients who may be struggling with anxiety
jane@northside
Jul 26, 2023


Using reflective questioning within the clinical supervision session
Using reflective questioning within clinical supervision encourages counsellors to examine their own role and effectiveness.
jane@northside
Jun 14, 2023


Back to Basics in Counselling Skills
What are counselling skills? Back to basics on what counselling skills are and the 5 key principles - tips on developing counselling skills
jane@northside
Jan 19, 2023
