My latest podcast is with Nancy L. Johnston LPC, author of the recently published book You Here Today 200 Readings for Growth from Codependency to Self-Recovery (Bridge City Books, 2026). This book contains readings for people who tend to lose themselves in others, who are people-pleasers, fixers, or simply someone who is “too nice”. People
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TheoryMy latest article on how to use dating apps more mindfully is available from the Counselling Directory website. The list of tasks that can help to bring about greater focus and intention to your online dating search include the following: Devise your own set of dealbreakers The importance of setting a dealbreaker is that you
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articles, TheoryIt is by the practice of a good habit that gradually outweighs the power of a bad habit. This truism is probably even more pertinent at this time of year when it is common to evaluate lifestyle options and to assert new goals in an attempt to bring about behavioural change. New year resolutions tend
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articles, TheoryI learned of the sad death of Asher Quinn this week. Asher was well known in the London psychotherapy community and died in Hungary on 4 October, where he had been apparently living in recent years. I got in touch with him in 2014 when I was still a (final year) student, and we did
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TheoryAttached here is an edited version of an interview I undertook with author Ruthie Smith about the contents of her book Energy, Soul Connecting and awakening consciousness (Karmac Books, 2024). The attached file is an audio version of the full interview which can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUjLK3kdkh8 In the broader chat I discuss with Ruthie
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TheoryI am quoted in the attached article by Kia-Elise Green from the iPAPER about the influence of social media, and specifically, the effects on the Gen Z generation and their ability to be able to engage in conversation. See the attached link for my quotes. If you listen to any of the legislative chamber investigations
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articles, TheoryToday I was interviewed by Shay Kaur Grewal on BBC Radio London about relationships (see embedded link) and specifically when seeking to rekindle sparks in long term relationships. In the interview we discussed how date nights can work and what couples might be experiencing when approaching therapists for help in their relationship. Noel Bell is
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TheoryI am quoted in the attached feature article from the current edition of the UKCP journal NEW Psychotherapist by Emma Ledger (see attachment below) about new beginnings and specifically using choice of continuing professional development (CPD) courses to support the principles of Deliberate Practice. The concept of Deliberate Practice says that the best performing therapists
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TheoryI was quoted in Saturday’s Guardian Newspaper article by Annalisa Barbieri about past betrayal and having reoccurring thoughts and feelings from past emotional wounding. Each week Annalisa addresses a relationship theme sent in by a reader. This week’s theme is past betrayal and the emotional discomfort not going away in spite of new circumstances and
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TheoryWhy are there so many approaches and new theories that proliferate in the world of counselling and psychotherapy? There are over 500 different types of psychotherapy in existence. Yes, that’s 500, not 5, or even 50. In addition, when you look at the adverts for continuing professional development (cpd) courses there is a whole host
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