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06Jul

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Anthony Welsh

CFS, chronicfatigue, disability, video

Therapists

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or M.E. is characterised by extreme tiredness and can be debilitating. The emotional and mental health consequences are as significant as physical changes says counsellor Anthony Welsh, who has personal experience of CFS.
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03Jul

Meet the Therapist: Amanda Stone Nash

Amanda Stone Nash

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Therapists

Amanda Stone Nash is a therapist in Pembrokeshire and online: "I have a lot of clients who are facing significant life changes either by choice or through health issues or bereavement. They are often juggling family care and relationship problems and want a safe space in which to explore their feelings and reactions to these challenges."
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30Jun

How Training as a Therapist Changed My Relationships

Pat Capel

friendship, therapists, therapisttips

Therapists

Training as a therapist or counsellor is a long journey that often involves significant change on a personal level. Therapist Pat Capel reflects on how his training changed his relationships and understanding of himself.
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29Jun

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Margarita Chacin

acceptance, ACT, typesoftherapy, video

Therapists

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) supports clients in living a full, meaningful life, while accepting the inevitable challenges and painful situations that arise. Psychologist Margarita Chacin explains further in this video.
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26Jun

Meet the Therapist: Karen Stallard

Karen Stallard

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Therapists

Karen Stallard is an art therapist in Islington and online: "The arts provide a safe and contained way of exploring very vulnerable parts of the self. Sometimes words just can’t describe the feelings that lay deep down."
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25Jun

Covid in the Consulting Room: How My Therapy Practice Has Changed

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

coronavirus, therapists

Therapists

Therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen reflects on how Covid-19 has changed her therapy practice, both in terms of moving online, and in terms of her work with clients
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24Jun

Anti-LGBTQIA Abuse and How to Respond to it

Dora Darvasi

abuse, LGBT, society

Therapists

LGBTQIA abuse wrongly still occurs and is deeply hurtful, scary, and damaging to mental health. Therapist Dora Darvasi bravely and honestly shares their own experience and offers ways to support yourself and others who may experience abuse.
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22Jun

How Can Art Therapy Help During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Aisling Fegan

art, arttherapy, coronavirus, creativity, society, trauma

Therapists

Could the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown, and related losses represent a form of widespread trauma? Therapist Aisling Fegan examines the impact of Covid-19 and what role art psychotherapy may play in healing the wounds caused at this time.
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19Jun

Online Therapy vs In-Person: What Will Mental Health Support Look Like After Lockdown?

Gareth Strangemore-Jones

coronavirus, onlinetherapy

Therapists

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that clients have had to see their therapists online. Therapist Gareth Strangemore-Jones considers how mental health support might look post-lockdown.
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19Jun

Meet the Therapist: Jeanette Lester

Jeanette Lester

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Therapists

Jeanette Lester is a therapist in Kent and online: "There is no shame in seeking therapy. It can really help having someone to talk to about your problems. It’s OK to be not be OK."
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