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25Jul

Meet the Therapist: Sian Naftal

Sian Naftal

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Therapists

Sian Naftal is a counsellor in East and Central London, and online: "Most of my clients tend to be women or couples who have or are experiencing relationship difficulties, pregnancy/baby loss, infertility issues, pre and post-natal depression and general anxiety."
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24Jul

What is Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)?

Flavia Trevisani

REBT, typesoftherapy, video

Therapists

Rational emotive behavioural therapy (REBT) is aligned with CBT, focusing on thoughts and feelings and how these affect behaviours. In REBT there is also a strong focus on equipping the client with tools they can use at any time – REBT trainee therapist Flavia Trevisani explains more in this video.
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24Jul

Meet the Therapist: Dr Shay MacAuley

Shay MacAuley

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Therapists

Dr Shay MacAuley is an addiction counsellor in Oxfordshire and online: "I see anyone over the age of 15 years old and couples. They will all be dealing with addictive issues, either chemical or behavioural. Underlying most addiction sits trauma and shame of course."
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22Jul

Is the Future of Therapy Online?

Louise Chunn

coronavirus, onlinetherapy, therapists

Mind

Some therapists have found online sessions better than expected and are switching to online therapy permanently; others are keen to return to in-person. Here are the results from a survey of therapists and counsellors by welldoing.org.
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22Jul

How Can I Stop My Voice From Shaking?

Caroline Goyder

anxiety, confidence, performance, self, work

Soul

Public speaking is something many of us struggle with, hypersensitive to any perceived shakes in our voice or tension in our body. Caroline Goyder, expert speaker and trainer, shares her main tips for mastering your voice.
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21Jul

Trauma and Relationships in I May Destroy You: A Therapist's View

geraldine meadows

PTSD, trauma, TV

Therapists

Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You has been a huge success, with many praising its representation of the complexity of trauma both big and small, as well as its successful and more realistic portrayal of inner-city life. Therapist Geraldine Meadows explores how IMDY deals with trauma, relationships, and therapy.
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20Jul

What is Gestalt Psychotherapy?

Tanis Taylor

typesoftherapy, video

Therapists

Gestalt therapy is a relational therapy that may involve some level of experimentation and body awareness. Gestalt therapist Tanis Taylor explains further in this video.
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17Jul

Meet the Therapist: Conrad Plentie

conrad plentie

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Therapists

Conrad Plentie is a therapist in North London: "My approach helps you understand your defences, which are often used to avoid painful thoughts and feelings. This in turn helps you to look at your suffering in a different context which brings about some understanding and relief."
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16Jul

Navigating the Anxious Return to Normality

Eliza Preston

anxiety, coronavirus, society

Therapists

As lockdown restrictions lift, difficult emotions may arise as we are invited to return to 'normal'. Trainee psychotherapist Eliza Preston encourages taking time to reflect and ask yourself important questions about what you want and need.
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16Jul

Meet the Therapist: Anthony Welsh

Anthony Welsh

meetthetherapist, video

Therapists

Anthony Welsh is a counsellor in Herts and online: "I offer a talking therapy that tries to unlock the potential of the client, at the same time acknowledging the bigger picture, or rather, the world that exists outside – with all the obstacles, pressures and anxieties therein."
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