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Why are therapists so annoying sometimes? We look at some common therapy issues and offer some ideas to improve your experience.
When is in-Person Therapy better than Online Therapy? Therapy in person versus online therapy is a topic that’s increasingly relevant in our digital age. This post will provide a comprehensive overview of the advantages and disadvantages of in-person and online therapy. We’ll explore the convenience and accessibility of an online therapy service and potential challenges …
Where can I find free therapy in Birmingham? If you’re looking for free counselling or therapy in Birmingham at the point of delivery, you can contact several services. Free counselling at the point of delivery means you don’t have to pay anything to start receiving therapy. They’ll often receive funding from other sources, allowing them …
A sense of impending doom is associated with heightened states of anxiety. Feeling anxious and on edge can seem confusing, especially when no real danger exists. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of anticipatory anxiety, which may trigger such gut feelings. We will investigate why you might have nightmares or always feel on guard, …
Click To Tweet Why Choosing a Therapist Can Be Difficult Finding the right therapist in Birmingham, UK or anywhere else can feel daunting. It’s normal to fear opening up to someone new, especially when dealing with personal issues. You might worry about being judged or misunderstood. You may also have concerns over whether therapy …
Why can’t I control my emotions? Some weeks can be difficult. Your emotions have felt out of control. You feel overloaded. There has been so much to sort out. You’ve done it all by yourself, and you feel all alone. The tension spills out. Panic and terror wash over like a tidal wave. You feel …
The Words that permit prejudice and stigma Introduction Many of the words that we use to describe human suffering simply do not work. They don’t work, because they label people as being different. And, they don’t work because they make people more frightened of those who are depressed or psychotic. And, when people are frightened …
Are you thinking about how therapy might help with your depression? Then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy has become an increasingly popular and effective method of treating depression. Understanding the advantages and differences between the various therapeutic techniques will help you choose the best option. In this article, we’ll explore my three …
Learn ACT to become a better therapist One of my favourite research papers is “Love yourself as a person, doubt yourself as a therapist.” Published in 2015, the authors share what they discovered when they investigated the impact of therapist in-session behaviours on client outcomes. Interestingly, therapists who embrace self-doubt, practice self-compassion, and actively deal …
Hmm…how might we be failing our clients? At first glance, it looks like there are many reasons why people don’t make progress in therapy. We think: ACT Therapists fuse too! Your mind gives you reasons to explain why clients aren’t improving. When you fuse, you’re more likely to react in unhelpful ways. For example, if …
