What’s Your Therapy?: Recent Episodes
Natalie McIvor
A podcast exploring and dispelling the myths around therapy. What is therapy? How does it work? What is the right therapy? Through conversation with practitioners it will look at different types of modalities and approaches that can support well-being and mental health.
In today's episode I am talking to psychotherapist and counsellor Kirsty Stacey. We will be focussing on the lack of emotional connection in childhood and the profound effects this can have on relationships in later life.
We discuss:
- How attachment issues show up in individuals
- Ways to support people to feel safe in their bodies
- People pleasing and perfectionism
- How to be as real as you can be
About Kirsty:I am an integrative therapist and am curious about understanding the relationship we have with ourselves and others. I have a particular interest in perfectionism, people pleasing and working with clients who have experienced a lack of emotional connection in childhood.
I have a background in loss and bereavement and supporting college students.
Website: https://kirstyisabelcounselling.co.uk
Telephone: 07384500995
Email: kirstyisabelcounselling@outlook.com
In this episode I am speaking to one of my oldest friends Laura Tackley. Laura was diagnosed in August 2021 whilst on holiday in Cornwall. She charts her experience of living with cancer via her Instagram account @kicking_cancer_in_the_bowel.
Wed discuss:
- the difference between incurable and terminal cancer
- where does her inner strength come from
- the reality of living with cancer
- supporting others with cancer
- losing independence
- survivors guilt
In this week's episode I speak to Creating Kinder Kids founder Katriona Perrett. Katriona works with young children to teach them mindfulness and kindness skills. We discuss how children can learn techniques that will resource them as they grow older, how kids learn to be unkind and the importance of self regulation.
Katriona shares her journey through performing arts to develop these wonderful classes that support children in their journey through the kingdom of kindness. She shares some tips of how to introduce the concept of meditation and breathing to young children. Katriona is making such a powerful difference to these young children.
About Katriona:Katriona founded ‘Creating Kinder Kids’ to make wellbeing and kindness fun & exciting for the next generation. Our workshops all have kindness at their core & include a mixture of drama games, yoga, breath work, imaginative meditations, affirmations and gratitude practices. Your kids will learn skills and create habits that will help them to become kinder to themselves, others and the world around them.
Email: creatingkinderkids@gmail.com
Instagram: @creatingkinderkids
In this week's episode I am so thrilled to interview my nephew Jamie. He is the founder of dating brand FITFCK and is a mental health advocate for both men and young people
We discuss:
- the stigma around men, mental health and opening up
- how he wants to change this stigma
- the ethos behind the dating brand
- the importance of community
- the different ways anxiety can show up for people.
I am so proud of Jamie for his achievements and his message is important to hear.
About Jamie:The idea of FITFCK came about after founder Jamie Wykes-Hobday was dumped by his partner in the run up to a bodybuilding competition, after she got tired of feeling like she came second in his life to the gym and to his fitness routine.
Jamie realised that there must be loads of people out there like him who do prioritise their fitness and their workouts, and set out to create a way to help them connect with others with similar interests who understand life as a fitness fanatic.
In this week's episode I talk to Samantha Kendal Bye, an International Mountain Leader and Outdoor Wellness Coach. Samantha shares with us where her love of mountaineering come from, the importance of spaces for women to get to know themselves and be around others linking back to the 'Red Tent' and how to approach building a metaphorical toolbox to keep ourselves safe.
She shares with us some of her own daily habits that improve her mental wellbeing and I'm sure we can all take something from this conversation.
About Samantha:
Samantha is an International Mountain Leader and Outdoor Wellness Coach. She founded Nature Nurture Nourish and N3 Academy in 2020 and is a multi passionate Entrepreneur. Samantha has created a community of like minded individuals to live life fulfilled not filled full through nature connectedness and wellbeing practices. She is a lover of cold water swimming and her daily meditation practice. When not on the mountains, Samantha can be found taking others out on adventures, getting people to see what is on the other side of fear and sharing her passions around sustainability and purpose led missions.
In this week's episode I speak to Lucy Parley about her journey with ADHD for both herself and her 8 year old.
We discuss:
- ADHD diagnosis
- the difference between male and female ADHD presentation
- motherhood and ADHD
- how fear and shame show up
- people pleasing
- how you can move through the journey in your own way
I am sure that if you are a parent with ADHD you will resonate with many things that Lucy and I discuss.
About Lucy:Digital content creator and copywriter, founder of My Other Life feelgood fashion, one-time radio presenter, multi-hyphenate and full-time ADHD parent.
Instagram: @the_funksoulmother
In this week's episode I speak to Lori Lunden where we explore addiction.
- the nuance of working with someone during addiction
- the different addictions that see people cope with their pain
- what is active addiction?
- the link between trauma and addiction
- the impact of lockdowns on addiction
- the importance of awareness of self when working within therapy
- why self care as a therapist is important
You can contact Lori here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/profile/4d990270-50e7-e811-a957-000d3aba65fd
In this week's episode I talk to Lisa Shabbas as we delve into her work around shadow work.
We will discuss:
- the importance of working with shadows
- the discipline need and committing to showing up and doing the work
- Lisa's experiences that led her to life in the military
- the brain, heart and gut connection
- the wounds we find within us
- how to integrate the work we do
You can find Lisa here: https://www.instagram.com/lisashabbas/
In this first episode of season 3 I am delighted to speak to Ben Pulsford, better know as London-based drag queen, Beary Poppins.
Hear us discuss:
- Ben's journey to becoming a drag artist
- drag artistry, therapy and mental health
- why we put on armour
- the point where drag, identity and healing meet
- how Ben lives with bi-polar
- the importance of therapy
I hope this week's episode inspires you. Ben is an incredible person and Beary Poppins is a wonderful performer. I hope you might be able to go and check out a show soon.
About Ben:Ben Pulsford is better known as London-based drag queen, Beary Poppins. Since storming the London LGBTQ+ scene in 2021, Beary has performed at some of the capital’s most well-know venues including The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, The Two Brewers, The Admiral Duncan and Alexandra Palace.
Welcome to Season 3 of What's Your Therapy. The season officially launches on 29th November and I am looking forward to introducing you to my guests to explore a variety of therapies.
In this week's episode I am talking to Dr Rachel Gow who specialises in ADHD, nutrition and psychology. Rachel is doing powerful work in the world of neurodiversity in raising awareness and changing lives. She shares with us her journey from being a parent with a child with ADHD to being a leading expert in the field of ADHD.
In this episode we discuss:
- what is ADHD
- the gaps in the system
- how the Nutritious Minds Trust supports families
- lack of training on neurodiversity
- why there is an underdiagnosis of girls with ADHD
- the impact of genetics and environment on ADHD
- how supporting your nutrition can support ADHD
- the importance of the gut
I loved talking to Rachel and I hope that this conversation gives you a deeper understanding of how nutrition can impact ADHD positively.
About Dr Rachel:Rachel V. Gow, Ph.D is a Nutritional Neuroscientist, Neuropsychologist and Neurodevelopmental specialist with expertise in a range of mental health conditions and associative learning and behaviour differences. In addition, Dr. Gow is a Registered Nutritionist (under the category of Science).
Dr. Gow’s son, who has ADHD and Dyslexia, is the driving force behind all her endeavours in the neurodiverse arena.
You can buy her book 'Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health: How Nutrition Influences Cognitive Function, Behaviour and Mood' here
Website: http://drrachelvgow.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRachelVGow/
In this week's episode I am thrilled to introduce you to Kate Stillman from Ibiza Counselling. Kate specialises in equine therapy and I can't wait for you to be introduced to this special form of therapy.
We discuss:
- what actually is equine therapy
- how you meet the herd
- working with boundaries
- how Kate transitioned from talk therapy to equine therapy
- the benefits of this beautiful therapy
This is such a beautiful introduction to equine therapy and how it is possible to surrender in collaboration with yourself and the horses.
About Kate:
Ibiza Counselling is the dream of Kate Stillman, long before re-locating to Ibiza she came here and quietly told herself she would love to come back live in the countryside and work with in the counselling field some how.
Some 20 years later the dream became a reality, the van got packed, the dog got a passport and they were off. 2 years later Kate and her husband welcomed their little boy into the world and are now very settled in Ibiza.
Ibiza Counselling is growing organically and is now pleased to be able to offer therapy in English, Spanish, Catalan and Italian, with both male and female therapists.
The therapists working at Ibiza Counselling are all highly qualified with a range of life and professional experiences that enables them to work with a broad diversity of issues, all therapists work in a non judgemental, sensitive and open way
Ibiza Counselling can support you with issues such as, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, addiction, bereavement, sexuality, self esteem, drugs, alcohol, confidence, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and personal growth & the issues faced with relocating abroad. Kate has a particular interest in fertility and infertility, miscarriage & stillbirth and the choice not to have children is a member of BICA (The British Infertility Counselling Association). She also has extensive knowledge and experience of working in the entertainment / music business which is often particularly relevant in Ibiza.
www.ibizacounselling.com
kate@ibizacounselling.com
In this week's episode I am joined by Meghan Field. Meghan is a qoya teacher, social justice activist and runs retreats in her beautiful space in Cornwall. Meghan's thoughtful and powerful approach to her therapies will give us all a lot to think about.
We discuss:
- how Meghan weaves social justice into her work
- journeying to find wellness practices that work
- sacred retreats in Cornwall and the importance of retreat
- the practice of Qoya and what it offers to its participants
- the perspective of power and control in breathwork and yoga and why it could retraumatise some people
About Meghan:Meghan Field is a Qoya teacher and activist who lives in Cornwall, where she works as a collaboration consultant and offers well-being and empowerment classes, rituals and workshops for women.
Meghan believes that everything we need is within us. Her purpose is to help us to remember who we are before the world told us who we should be. She is committed to supporting women to feel deeply and move from pressure to pleasure in real, daily ways - most importantly listening to our bodies through movement and through staying connected to our cyclical nature.
Her Qoya and women’s well-being practices are a natural extension of her leadership quest as campaigner, connector and warrior for social justice, in particular gender equality and ending violence against women and girls.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanelizabethfield/
Website: https://www.meghanfield.com/
In today's episode I talk to Aman Bhandal, creator of the Little Earth Centre in Wolverhampton. Aman is so giving in his approach to health and wellness and I am so honoured to be able to introduce him to you.
We discuss:
- biohacking
- cold water therapy and Wim Hoff
- trauma recovery
- the learnings Aman has gained to be present as a man in the wellness industry and to be seen
- safety in being fully present as a practitioner
- ceremony with plant medicine
About Aman:Aman a biohacker, entrepreneur and owner of The Little Earth Centre
Aman has extensive experience in a wide range of healing modalities. He has spent the last 5 years exploring the optimisation of the human body. On this journey he has worked with some of the world leading professionals in healing and wellbeing.
Specialising in how we as humans connect to each other on an emotional level, Aman brings knowledge, care and strength to those guided by him.
Website: www.littleearthcentre.com
Instagram: @littleearthcentre
This week's episode is an important one both personally and professionally. I speak to Ebonie Allard who brings to life her beautiful coaching modality and we also talk about all things neurodivergence.
We discuss:
- what is mBit as a coaching modality
- the power of dropping out of the head only space and into the body
- why congruence is so important
- the art of playfulness to work with resistance
- being an always curious person
- system failures and self advocacy
- the process of diagnosis through misdiagnosis
This is a raw and rich episode which will bring to light a journey to a personal understanding of neurodivergence and the impact it can have on one's life.
About Ebonie:Ebonie Allard is an Internationally acclaimed award winning Master Coach. As an Artist and a modern Mystic, she facilitates curious, creative and courageous souls in navigating the reality of being a spiritual being in a physical body.
Website: www.ebonieallard.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/eboniealchemy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/eboniealchemy
In this week's episode I speak to Chartered Clinical Psychologist Dr Michelle Conn. We discuss the difference between a clinical psychologist and psychiatrist and what a therapist brings to their clients at a human level. We also consider the impact of any kind of label whether positive or negative and how tailoring therapy to the individual is deeply important. Dr Michelle also talks to us about her views around chronic pain and how she works with people with chronic pain.
About Dr Michelle Conn:
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has worked clinically for over ten years in a range of NHS and private settings with individuals, families and groups at various life stages. I am experienced in helping people to explore and manage a range of issues including low mood and depression, anxiety problems such as phobias, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, stress related issues, relationship and school/work problems.
I have a particular interest in working with people for whom there is an link between their physical and mental health, and exploring issues such as loss, guilt, changes in role, body image or physical functioning is central to my current role in a NHS general hospital. In particular, I have specialist skills in helping me to manage the impact of pain and fatigue on every day life.
Contact Dr Michelle here: enquiries@drconn.co.uk
In this week's episode I talk to podcast host Paul Richens about his journey to recovery and the role music has played in this.
We discuss:
- the power of music to change your mood and to feel emotion
- the evolution of listening to music
- music as a recovery companion
- addiction
- finding friendship with ego in depression
- the impact of alcoholism
- trust and loneliness
This is powerful episode that will help you to think about how you use music in your life. Are you using it to drown out the noise or truly listening?
About Paul:A male human navigating the early stages of recovery. After decades of addiction, depression, anxiety and fear I've make a change in my life. After admitting I'm powerless over my addiction and my life had become unmanageable I start a 12 step recovery program which provides me with the framework to live an extraordinary life. Getting out of self and discovering a fellowship has been breathtakingly reassuring that I'm not alone. As someone who sees the beauty in music both sound and lyrics I find it useful to link them to my feelings and thoughts in recovery and share that through my podcast on Spotify.
anchor.fm/salads-music-podcast
In this week's episode I talk to Jo Culver, a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. With experience in both CAMHS and private practice Jo talks to us about a range of issues that can impact a family and how she works with the family unit.
We discuss:
- what actually is family therapy?
- the impact of the pandemic on adolescents and young people
- how people can communicate differently within families
- the importance of considering different perspectives with in the family unit
- how you can counsel anger
- clients being experts in themselves
- working with neurodiversity
- attachment
This episode will help you to consider the dynamics of working within family units and the impact that can be made.
About Jo:Jo is a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, often referred to as a Family Therapist. This means that she work with families, couples and individuals. Her professional background is within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, (CAMHS), where she has worked for nineteen years, and continues to work there; as part of the Family Therapy team. Her professional background before completing her Family Therapy training was as a CAMHS Social Worker, where she worked systemically with families, often having complex backgrounds with safeguarding and mental health issues within the family. Jo currently works with families where their child / young person experiences mental health issues. These include issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Self-harming behaviour, Eating issues, Trauma, Gender dysphoria, and Attachment. She also work with families where there are neurodevelopmental issues such as Autistic Spectrum Condition and Attentional issues.
Contact Jo here: https://theeaves.org.uk/practitioners/jo-culver/
In today's episode I talk to Emily Verardi who is a wellbeing coach who works with women using a holistic system for sustainable change. Emily talks to us about some of the major themes impacting women's health and wellbeing.
We discuss:
- body image
- restraint versus restriction when it come to approaching weight loss
- how isolating dieting can feel
- the importance of community
- the all or nothing thinking around food, diet and exercise
- how to incrementally turn up the dial on your health to support sustainability
Emily's approach to wellness is so accessible and looks at managing all areas of lifestyle not just focussing on food. This conversation is so important for women at any stage of life.
About Emily Veradi:Owner of EV Health & Fitness - Mental and Physical Health Online Coaching Program for all women who want to feel their best inside and out.
Website: www.evhealthandfitness.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806382836746249/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evhealthandfitness/
In today's episode I speak to fellow psychotherapist Chris Faulkner who works with Gestalt and transactional analysis and has a background in grief and loss. Chris introduces us to how the modalities he utilises in his therapeutic practice impact each client. We discuss the power of metaphor in therapy and how he introduces this to clients and also what happens when there is a rupture in the therapeutic alliance and how to repair that. Chris is a bilingual therapist and shares with us the differences in working across the British and Hispanic cultures. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Contact Chris: chris.faulkner.counselling@gmail.com
In this week's episode I am talking to my friend Natasha Crompton, owner of Intrinsic Therapies. Natasha is a therapist who works with crystals, energy and reiki amongst other modalities to support her clients. We go on a journey in this episode from early childhood when Natasha discovered she could see other people's energy and angels through to her experience as an army kid, right through to adult hood with how crystals have supported her in her life. Natasha shares with us how she uses crystals as part of her practice and also how she is able to weave distance healing into the work she does. We discuss cold water therapy which is something important to us both and the importance of grounding. I hope you enjoy this episode and everything Natasha has to share.
About Natasha:Natasha Crompton is a Crystal Reiki Energy Practiotioner, Guide and Healer providing Holistic empowerment for you and your family. Based in South Birmingham, Natasha offers complete Holistic Experiences from her garden retreat and sessions online. She is also offering a Kids Well-being Retreat called 'Little People, Big Dreams'. This retreat has been developed to help children of all ages feel more rested, reassured, calm, confident and resilient.
Website: www.intrinsictherapies.co.uk
Facebook: @intrinsictherapies
Instagram: @intrinsictherapies
In this week's episode I talk to sex therapist Becky Price about what her work entails and how people have a view about 'doing sex the right way'. Becky asks us to consider who makes the rules around sex and how to create your own experience that meets your needs. We discuss connection, intimacy and pleasure and what the common things we are looking for from sex with someone else and sex with self. She also tells us the common worries she comes across from her clients. We have a frank discussion about some of the issues with sex education in schools and finally we talk about tantra. This is a frank and open discussion that I hope will help you to think about what sex means to you and how you can enjoy it on your terms.
About Becky:Becky Price is the owner of Conscious Bliss, and teacher with Shakti Tantra. She provides coaching, education and bodywork to people wishing to support and better understand the erotic pleasure in their bodies. Through this work she enables people to deeply transform all aspects of their lives.
Website: http://consciousbliss.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046417340816
Instagram: www.instagram.com/consciousbliss_uk
Welcome to Season 2 of 'What's Your Therapy?'. I can't wait to share with you my guests for this season.
In today's episode I talk to Bridgit Walford all about the counselling space she established called the Eaves. We hear the reason Bridgit set it up and the ethos of a group of professionals coming together and helping one another. We discuss how they support clients to find the right therapy for them and also how the counselling sector has changed over the years and the demand increased. I hope you enjoy the final episode of this season.
About Bridgit:Co-founder and Owner, The Eaves Counselling & Psychology. Accredited counsellor and Supervisor
Website: www.theeaves.org.uk
In this week's episode I am talking to actress and yoga teacher Jade Coles. We discuss everything from yoga and running to stand up comedy. Hear how Jade took comedy classes in New York and how she feels about laughter and the energy that comes from an audience. We also talk about Vinyasa yoga and the link between breath and movement, the differences between teaching in person and online and how she uses yoga as a stress reliever. Finally we discuss yoga and hormones and how important it is to work with out cycle.
I hope you enjoy this week's episode.
Contact Jade:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/yoganaflow
Website: https://www.yoganaflow.com/
In today's episode I talk to Anne Head about her therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) and how it relates to shifting trauma.
We talk about :
- changing memories from dysfunctional memories to normal memories
- how we hold trauma memories
- how the eye movement shifts information
- how it differs from talking therapy and can be complimentary to it
- the history of EMDR
This is such a powerful therapy and so different from other therapies. I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
To contact Anne:
https://theeaves.org.uk/practitioners/anne-head/
In this week's episode I am talking to my friend and breathwork teacher Brian Morrison. We discuss how the work he does impacted me throughout lockdown, how his early life growing up in Northern Ireland impacted him. Brian introduces us to Wim Hof's techniques as we talk about the mixture of cold water exposure, mindset and breathwork. We discuss unchosen identities, how stress impacts the body and what cold water exposure can teach us to rectify this and also his journey with plant based medicine. This is one not to be missed and I can't wait to introduce you to someone who has such a powerful impact on individuals.
About Brian:Brian is a Breathwork and Wim Hof Method Instructor.
Website: www.thebreathingproject.org
Instagram: @breathingproject
In this week's episode I talk to Sarah Child all about couples counselling. We're going to talk openly about what it is like to work with couples rather than an individual. We've been through a difficult couple of years and this has tested some relationships and strengthened others and Sarah tells us of some of the impacts she has seen for couples. We discuss the practicalities of counselling couples including how she sets the scene, contracting with the couple, tasks and exercises used and how she remains neutral with the couple. So let's learn together how behaviours impact relationships and how to put the relationship itself at the centre of the session.
About Sarah:As a therapist I work with both individuals and couples. In offering couples therapy my aim is to provide you with a safe, private space to explore any issues or concerns within your relationship. It is an opportunity to gain new perspectives of each other and learn new ways of being together. This is often enabled by improving communication and exploring differences, conflict styles, intimacy and identifying both partners wants and needs.
My role as your therapist is to support you both in a caring and non judgemental way, to facilitate good communication between you and help you find the way forward that is right for each of you.
Website: https://www.flourishcounselling.net
In this week's episode I interview the wonderful Neeley Moore. Neeley talks to me about her journey from addiction through the 12 steps to healing her inner child and dealing with trauma. Throughout this work Neeley discovered that there was a feeling a wanting a child of her own and she discusses her path of egg donation IVF and how this impacted her. We talk about hormones at all stages of life, how important identity is and how this can change with big life events and finally about compassionate enquiry.
There are some strong messages within this episode for women's health, wellbeing and identities. I hope that this resonates with you.
About Neeley:Neeley’s therapeutic private practice is founded upon a constellation into wholeness.
Anchored within the depth of both her professional trainings as a reflexologist and a compassionate Inquirer, to her personal experiences from childhood trauma and addiction.
Neeley wholeheartedly resonates with Dr Gabor Mate in that “we can only take our clients as far as we have gone ourselves”. This deep felt sense approach is a returning to your essence of love, where your inner and outer scars are signs of your souls courage .
Instagram: Mother_heartivf
In this week's episode I talk to Josh Le Mon who has a wide range of experiences in different sectors working with children, young people and adults. We talk about the importance of building trust with young people to build the counselling relationship, the importance of grounding techniques and the difference between working with male and female young people. We discuss what impact the pandemic has had on people he works with who have autism and how it has also impacted how young people chose to engage with him. Josh also shares his story of what drew him to work in therapy and his upbringing within Rastafarianism. This is such an insightful discussion.
About Josh:I am a registered member of the BACP with over 10 years of experience in the mental health profession. I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of people, such as: young people, older people, adults, and families. I have worked in settings such as: schools, college’s, charities, and communities with people from differing social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. As a result, I have experience of working with issues such as: Trauma, Addiction, Family dynamics, Depression, Anxiety, Adverse Childhood Experience’s and more.
Alongside working privately, I currently work with a local authority supporting families to help improve mental health, through the way they relate to each other. In addition, I volunteer for a charity providing long and short-term counselling to adults and older people via face to face, virtual or via telephone.
I use an integrative relational approach that has 2 main elements, which include: How past experiences and/or relationships is impacting on present day life. And whether one is currently living life true to how they want to live their life. Through discourse, I work by exploring what is preventing someone from living a life that is authentic to them.
Website: https://jlm-therapy.com/
In this week’s episode I talk to Sarah Rusbatch who is a woman’s health and wellbeing coach. We discuss her journey to becoming sober and the powerful impact that she is now having on other women who want to walk a similar path. We discuss grey area drinking and the impact alcohol has on mental health. We discuss the nervous system and neurotransmitters and how we can make such a difference to our physical and mental health by making key changes and how community is so important in making these changes.
About Sarah:Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences.
Website: www.sarahrusbatch.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahrusbatchcoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/
In this week’s episode I talk to Kerry Pilbeam whose therapy specialises working with young people. Kerry talks us through the difference between working with adults and young people, how to contract with a young person so that they are clear on confidentiality and also what has to be reported if they share. We discuss dealing with anger from young people and the broadness of that emotion based on the individual. Kerry also shares how she ensures that she looks after her own mental health working in this sector.
About Kerry:
Kerry initially undertook an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling at Guildford College in 2002 which focused on Person-Centred Counselling, Existentialism and Gestalt. During this course she commenced her placement with an NHS organisation called the Youth Counselling Service and loved it so much she never left.
Following a number of years of clinical practice within the Youth Counselling Service and volunteering for a couple of years with Cruse Bereavement Care, Kerry commenced her BA(Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Southampton University in 2008. Latterly in response to recognising her therapeutic skills gaps, Kerry completed Dr Margot Sunderland’s IATE Certificate in CBT with Children and Young People, and then Compassion Focused Therapy with IPT, as well as a host of other courses. Kerry considers CPD vital to her journey and in meeting the needs of the young people she’s fortunate enough to work alongside.
Kerry keeps a small clinical caseload of young people and manages Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust CAMHS Intensive Intervention Team for South West Surrey as well as the Youth Counselling Service.
Website: www.mindworks-surrey.org
In this episode I speak with Emma Smallman who created Drum n Bounce, a fitness class with a drum and bass soundtrack. Emma talks to us about the impact of fitness on mental health and how important this became during the pandemic and also silent disco classes. We discuss the importance of inclusivity giving access to a wide range of people and her journey to studying trauma informed yoga and the prison yoga project. Learn how trauma impacts your nervous system, how trauma informed yoga can support healing and the power of somatic practices. Emma’s energy is powerful and she has so much to share with us.
About Emma:Emma Smallman, based in Birmingham and originally from up north with a few strings to her bow. As a qualified Exercise to Music instructor she created ‘drum n bounce & dubstretch fitness’ back in 2012. Drum n Bounce is an uplifting dance fitness class to drum & bass music designed to bring joy to people, along with all the wonderful physical and mental health benefits of an exercise class. Over the last 10 years she has taught weekly fitness classes as well as taking drum n bounce to events nationally including music festivals such as Shambala, Nozstock, Bestival, Boomtown, Deer Shed, Wonderfields, Mostly Jazz, Lunar and Magical to name but a few. Emma’s passion is about bringing people together, creating joyful experiences and supporting people to connect with their bodies. In 2017 Emma qualified as a Real Flow Yoga teacher and last year added to that with a 200 hour Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training with the Prison Yoga Project. This Yoga, Social Justice and Leadership training enables her to serve an even wider range of individuals by offering movement to those in recovery from substance misuse, women who have experienced domestic abuse, people coming out of prison and also chair yoga to those who have mobility issues. Alongside this Emma is an actor and facilitator for Geese Theatre Company. She has worked for the charity since 2009 whose remit is to work within the criminal justice system and with social welfare issues using the arts as a vehicle for individual change.
Website: www.drumnbounce.co.uk
Instagram: @drumnbounce
Facebook: @drumnbounce
In this episode I speak to the person who provided me with my first student counsellor role at a hospice. Claire Tune is a grief and loss specialist and shares with us the importance of being able to talk about death and dying. We talk about demystifying the process of death, how grief can be internalised and how trauma relating to this can impact people in their life. We talk deeply about how children can be supported to process grief rather than being kept away from the process and what techniques can be used with them. This episode shows us how we can truly honour the process of death and dying for both ourselves and others.
About Claire:Claire is a therapist who is a grief and loss specialist. She has a private practice and works for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, where she established and developed a children and families counselling service; recruitment and supervision of student counsellors and managing the counselling department.
She writes and delivers a variety of workshops; understanding the grieving child, supporting children & young people coping with loss, death, dying and bereavement in the school environment, families facing a significant loss, grief & what to expect, understanding & managing anxiety, communication skills in the workplace and managing anger in the workplace, both for the hospice, acute sector and independent organisations and HR teams within my private practice. She also supports student counsellors both in their personal development and as a supervisor through diploma and degree counselling courses.
Website: https://www.Clairetunecounselling.co.uk
In the first episode of What’s Your Therapy I am so proud to introduce Sharon Maddy-Patel. Sharon is a Freedom and Fulfilment Coach and talks to us about her journey to becoming a coach via a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Sharon talks to us about life having meaning and purpose and supporting the people she works with to sit within a space of belief and possibility. We talk about how through coaching you can become seen and heard unapologetically and how it is possible to move from feeling stuck to an unstuck place. This episode will help you to understand what coaching is and the support and transformation it can provide.
About Sharon:Sharon is a Freedom & Fulfilment Coach. She helps people overcome their own self-sabotage, so they can unlock their full potential in their career and life. Sharon is super passionate about people striving for their dreams and overcoming the fear that gets in their way. Sharon had a successful career in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 12 years before leaving to explore her own dreams. She now runs her own successful coaching practice, helping people make the most of their lives. She is a certified Co-Active Coach and a trained Positive Intelligence Coach. Sharon spends her time coaching people one to one, running workshops and creating programmes, alongside exploring her many other passions and creative ideas.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonmpcoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmaddypatel_coach/