When people talk about therapy, it is often described as a journey for the client. And that is true. But what is talked about less is how much therapy is also a journey for the therapist. The learning does not move in only one direction. Over time, I have come to understand that some of […]
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 […]
