A five-part series exploring what it takes to hold the complexity of couples work — drawing on Gottman, Tavistock, Kleinian and Jungian thinking, alongside Brad McLean's own integrative TA model.

From time to time, a coach will email me and say something like: “I’m not a therapist — would the TA101 still be relevant for me?” It’s an understandable question. Transactional Analysis is a recognised psychotherapy approach. But the honest answer is that some of the most thoughtful participants we see on theTA101 are coaches. Not because they want to retrain as therapists. But because they’re working with real human complexity — and they want a way of thinking that can hold

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.

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.

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

Bev Gibbons and Ronen Stilman share 6 things that have been important to them during the Diploma in Supervision course.

We are pleased to announce a new series of short workshops developed for TA students; Key TA Concepts.

This workshop gives what you need to know as a Private Practice Therapist or practitioner about the updates to NICE guidelines on Suicide

We often get asked if we can suggest books to read so have put together a collection of four books that our supervision trainers, Bev...

What is contracting and why is it important within clinical supervision?

Using reflective questioning within clinical supervision encourages counsellors to examine their own role and effectiveness.