When you think about hiring a counsellor or psychotherapist, you probably think of someone with many years of experience, and you likely imagine a very high cost per session. This is typically what people expect when they seek out therapy – someone with a few years of experience under their belt, and a price to […]
When I first entered the therapy room as a student therapist, I felt nervous. I wondered if Iwould be enough. Like many students, I had learned theories, wanted to help, and had a lotof empathy. However, I quickly realized that no textbook could prepare me for the realexperiences in the therapy room. I thought I […]
Counselling is a profession that demands both emotional resilience and empathy. While supporting others, it’s easy to neglect our own emotional needs. This is where self-compassion becomes essential – not only for personal well-being but also for fostering effective, sustainable therapeutic relationships. What is Self-Compassion? Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as treating oneself with the […]
It is important to feel confident in the therapist you choose, and to understand what factors may indicate they are qualified to practice and are practicing ethically. Based on my understanding of the ethics and standards of this profession (informed by the CRPO’s Standards of Practice), and my own clinical experience, psychotherapists should: The relationship […]
