As I reflect on my years in the therapy room, one thread runs through every piece of work that genuinely helps: the relationship. Long before techniques or tools, it’s the quality of the therapeutic alliance—the felt sense of safety, trust and collaboration between us—that makes change possible. Research consistently shows that this relationship is a […]
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As therapists we’re taught to reflect, yet it’s easy to slip into fault-finding — replaying a session, feeling cross with ourselves, and then repeating the same patterns. Reflective practice offers a kinder, more useful alternative: notice what happened, learn from it, and make a small change next time. One simple exercise I return to is
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How many clients should a counsellor see in a day? Short answer: there isn’t a one-size-fits-all number. Our ethical duty is to safeguard the quality of therapy and our fitness to practise. The BACP Ethical Framework doesn’t set a fixed limit; instead, it asks us to ensure our wellbeing is sufficient to sustain the quality of
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Today is – a gentle reminder of the power of putting pen to paper. In a world full of texts, emails, and quick messages, it can feel old-fashioned to sit down and write a letter. Yet, in therapy, letter writing continues to be one of the most powerful tools for reflection, repair, and healing. When
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