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Sarah D Rees
If you have an interest in therapy and how our mind works, this is the podcast for you. We talk about all things mental health, therapy & journaling, so you can the best you for you. I have over 20 years working in mental health, I'm a CBT Therapist currently working in private practice, I'm passionate about journaling and created 'The CBT Journal' so others can benefit and now I'm opening the door to the therapy room So time to grab a cup of tea, a cosy blanket and listen to some friendly conversation with Sarah the host of 'Ask the Therapist'.
This episode is a special one for me - I'm sharing my recent conversation with Sara Tasker on her podcast, Entre Nous, all about setting up your business from the heart, and building communities online. If you'd said to me when I first did Sara's Instagram course many years ago that one day I'd be on her show, I wouldn't have believed you!
Find out more about Sara's podcast at https://meandorla.substack.com/
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To celebrate the launch of my new book, A Therapist’s Guide to Private Practice: Building a Values-based Business, this episode, I’m joined by Dr Helen Moya, to talk about book writing and a career in CBT.
Helen talks about writing her book, The CBT Career Guide: Becoming and Developing as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, and getting published. We also talk about the various routes to becoming a CBT therapist, and what Helen loves about her work.
You can buy my book A Therapist’s Guide to Private Practice wherever books are sold.
Find out more about Helen on her website www.moyacbt.co.uk
Or join one of her Facbook pages -
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In this episode, Sarah talks to returning guest, Anna Kingsley. Anna is a psychosexual therapist and couples counsellor. She's a really experienced expert in the field of addictions, sex, affairs, divorce and separation, and she's talking with us today about sex in recovery after addiction.
Anna talks about the impact, the struggles, the things that need navigating with the person that's been through the addiction and the partner as well, how you can seek help, and she shares some really useful resources. She's also talking to us therapists about how we can be talking why we should be talking more about sex in our therapy sessions, and the types of questions that we should be asking.
Find out more about Anna from her website https://kingsleycounselling.com/ or join her Substack - https://annakingsley.substack.com/
Resources mentioned in this episode -
https://www.cosrt.org.uk/search-members/
Esther Perel books
The State Of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity - a book for anyone who has ever loved
Mating in Captivity: How to keep desire and passion alive in long-term relationships
My previous episode with Anna was episode 72, https://ask-the-therapist.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-relationships-with-anna-kingsley
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Did you know there's a huge link between perfectionism and ADHD? Today I’m talking to Natalie Englander, to explain what the link is, what to look out for and what support you can get. And if you're a therapist, what kind of questions you can be asking your clients to get more information to help with the formulation and the assessment process.
Natalie Englander is an award-winning Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Coach.
You can find out more about her at www.natalieenglander.com
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It seems like ADHD is everywhere at the moment, with more and more people talking about experiencing problems with attention, and getting diagnosed.
In this episode, I'm speaking to Vicki George, the ADHD Nurse, about her choice too specialise her private practice in ADHD, how diagnosis works, and how she helps adults to understand their brains.
Find out about the types of ADHD at around 8:41 and about the treatments available at 27 minutes.
You can learn more about Vicki at https://theadhdnurse.co.uk/
Vicki recommends the books of Ned Hallowell during this episode -www.drhallowell.com/read/books-by-ned/
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In this episode Sarah talks to Laura Greenwood, a Psychotherapist & Maternal Mental Health Coach.
They discuss the pressures modern life puts on parents, and the benefits that therapy can have, not just for parents, but for their children too.
You can find out more about Laura on her website - www.lauragreenwoodtherapy.com
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In this solo episode, Sarah celebrates five years of Ask the Therapist.
She talks about the success of the show, the most popular episodes, and what you can expect from the show in the future.
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Emma Hine, a business strategist, about her journey from burnout to breakthrough.
They talk about how Emma’s online business quickly grew into a monster, the toll it took on her mental health, and how she now helps other people to create businesses that work for them.
Trigger warning - this episode contains discussion of suicide.
Find out more about Emma and her work at www.emmahine.co.uk
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Dr Julia Wahl about her forthcoming book, the Cancer Workbook.
They talk about Julia’s route to Compassion Focussed Therapy, why compassion is so helpful for people as they navigate cancer, as a patient, carer or supporter, and how shame affects how we treat each other.
Find Julia on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/drjuliaewahlresearch/
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Anna Kingsley, a relationship, psychosexual and addiction therapist.
They talk about how couples therapy works, when to seek help for your relationship, and what to do when you want to end things. They also touch on Anna’s work as with addiction and sexuality.
Find out more about Anna from her website https://kingsleycounselling.com/
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Trigger warning - This episode deals with disordered eating. For advice and support, contact BEAT https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
In this episode, Sarah talks to Becky Grace, a CBT therapist, mental health nurse and yoga teacher. They talk about how Becky’s own experience with binge eating led her to work in this area, how she uses yoga and CBT in her practice, and how you can seek support for yourself or a loved one.
Find out more about Becky on her website https://www.beckygracetherapy.co.uk/
Or join her Substack here https://beckygracetherapy.substack.com/
Resources mentioned in this episode
Overcoming Binge Eating, Second Edition: The Proven Program to Learn Why You Binge and How You Can Stop by Christopher Fairburn
You Are Not a Before Picture, by Alex Light
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In this episode I talk to Cecilia Paredes from Mexico City, about her journey into therapy, her discovery of compassion focused therapy and the work of Paul Gilbert, and her plans to create a centre for compassion in Mexico.
You can find out more about Cecilia on her website - www.ceciliaparedesa.com
and follow her on Instagram at @marice.paral
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In this episode, I talk to CBT Therapist, Jordan Mcphail about her work with women suffering from imposter syndrome, and her new Substack community, Frazzled, Frustrated and Stuck.
We talk about Jordan's route to being a CBT therapist, her own struggles with imposter syndrome and at around 34 minutes, Jordan gives her tips for anyone struggling to try at home.
Find more on Jordan's website - www.jmtalkingtherapy.co.uk
or her Substack FFS! - Frazzled, Frustrated, Stuck | Jordan McPhail | Substack
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My guest this week has asked to remain anonymous. They'd like to remain anonymous, but they are also a podcast host. The guest today runs a podcast called Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder podcast. It's a hugely insightful interview and conversation that we have today, where the guest talks through her experience of developing hoarding disorder, right from being a young child, her journey through mental health services, what's helped, what's been difficult, how she's been supported by friends, the shame that she experiences around her hoarding, and how it's been dramatised in the TV industry, and with the documentaries and programmes that are out there.
This is a very real conversation and very educational for therapists working out there in the field, or for us generally, to get a really good perspective of what hoarding is, how it impacts the person and how we can support people with hoarding. I certainly got a lot to think about from this episode and I know you will, too.
You can find my guest's podcast at www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/
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In this episode, I re-present an interview with Dr Mary Welford. We cover Mary's training, why she chose to develop CFT, self-criticism and how she copes with working with people in distress.
Dr Mary Welford is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Trainer, Speaker and Author of a big yellow book ‘Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies’ & ‘The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self Confidence’.
Mary is one of the founding members of ‘The Compassionate Mind Foundation’ alongside Professor Paul Gilbert. She lives in Cornwall with her family and continues to practice clinically alongside working in school settings where she strives to improve the wellbeing of staff and students through developing compassionate approaches.
Find the full episode here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/episode-6/
Find out more about Mary Welford and her work -
Compassionate Mind Foundation
The Compassionate Mind – Paul Gilbert
Compassion in Cornwall retreat
Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies – Dr. Mary Welford
Building Your Self-Confidence using Compassion Focused Therapy – Dr. Mary Welford
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In this episode, I speak to founding member of Therapists Corner, the Self Esteem Therapist, Amy Rose.
We talk about how low self esteem impacts every aspect of life, how Amy chose to niche down into self esteem treatment, and at 25 minutes in, Amy gives five practical suggestions of ways you can improve your self esteem.
Amy Rose is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Mindfulness Teacher, an NLP Practitioner, and a Life Coach. Her real passion is using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support women to overcome low self-esteem.
Find out more about Amy on her Instagram @The.SelfEsteem.Therapist or her website www.amyrosetherapy.co.uk
We talked about the following books -
The Overcoming Low Self Esteem Handbook by Melanie Fennel
The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self-Confidence by Mary Welford
You're a Star: A Child's Guide to Self-Esteem by Poppy O'Neill
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This month Ask the Therapist is going weekly as I introduce you to my new Therapists Corner Substack community, a space for therapists to get together and discover how the business a therapy can thrive.
In this solo episode, Sarah breaks down the ten steps to starting your own Substack publication.
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Remember the days of the staff room, a place to share ideas, bounce ideas off colleagues, collaborate and get answers to those business questions that pop up each day? Well, ‘Therapists Corner’ is here to hit that spot.
We go further quicker when we work together; building a private practice doesn’t need to be hard work; you don’t need to figure it out all alone and you can confidently build a thriving and financially sustainable practice, attracting self-funded clients while staying true to your values.
Whether you're looking to start your own private practice or grow an existing one, we're here to support you every step of the way.
In this episode, we give you a taster of a quickfire Q&A session within the comunity.
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In this episode, Sarah talks to coach, author and social media expert Sara Tasker of Me and Orla.
At around 2:18 Sara talks about her work and how she began it, they discuss how therapists can use Substack at 15:35, and at 33:00 Sara explains some of the functionality of the platform.
Find out more about Sara at www.meandorla.co.uk
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In this episode, Sarah talks to her life and business partner, Sophie Wood, about their new Substack community, Therapists Corner. They discuss how they came to work together, the benefits of using Substack and how Therapists Corner helps therapists thrive in the world of private practice.
Sophie explains her business Pocket Site at 10:56, Sarah talks about why they chose Substack at 19:05 and at 24:41 detail what you can expect from Therapists Corner.
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In this bonus episode, Sarah speaks to Ash Barlow about how physical fitness impacts mental health.
At around 4:20 they talk about the science of why exercise maked us feel good, and at around 14:41 Ash suggests ways to start building exercise into your life.
Follow Ash on Instagram - @ashbarlowmbp
Find out more about working with him - https://wearefitnessinc.com/about/
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Clinical Psychologist Dr Chris Irons about his work in developing Compassion Focused Therapy.
At around 5:51 Chris talks about how he came to work with Prof Paul Gilbert, he talks about the power of CFT at 19 minutes, and about mindfulness and our tricky brains at 32:56.
Dr Chris Irons is a Clinical Psychologist. He has many years of experience working in the NHS, and is co-director of Balanced Minds, where he provides psychological assessment, formulation, therapy and training courses. In his clinical work, he uses Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT; Gilbert & Irons, 2005) in working with people with a wide range of mental and physical health distress.
Chris has worked with Paul Gilbert, the developer of Compassion Focused Therapy, since 1999, and has been interested in the theoretical and clinical developments and adaptations of Compassion Focused Therapy as a science based psychotherapeutic approach. He is one of the leading trainers and supervisors of Compassion Focused Therapy, and regularly presents in the UK and internationally on CFT and more generally, self-compassion.
Chris was one of the co-developers of the newly launched Self-Compassion App – the world’s first compassion focused app for iPhones and Android. He has also authored or co-authored the following CFT books:
The Compassionate Mind Workbook
The Compassionate Mind Approach to working with Difficult Emotions
CFT from the Inside Out
You can listen to Sarah's interview with Prof Paul Gilbert here - Episode 43
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Trigger warning - this episode deals with domestic abuse, murder and suicide. If you do not feel prepared to listen to these topics, please join us again next month.
In this episode, Sarah talks to Professor Jane Monckton-Smith, Professor Of Public Protection at the University of Gloucestershire, about her research into coercive control.
At around 4:38 Professor Monckton-Smith defines coersive control, at 9 minutes, they discuss how to tell if a relationship is dangerous, and at 18:33 Sarah asks how we can support friends and family in these kinds of relationships.
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Watch Professor Monckton-Smith's TED talk here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ0W4ZT5ju4
Buy In Control: Dangerous Relationships and How they End in Murder, here - https://amzn.eu/d/iVZvFTV
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In this episode, Sarah is interviewd by Mike Wells from Unbottled Podcast. They talk about CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy and why it's so important to have a good relationship with your therapist.
You can find more from Mike at Unbottled, with Mike Wells
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In this episode, Sarah explore why we find it so hard to make decisions some times, and some strategies to make decision making easier.
Find out why we find it hard to make decisions at 3:23 and some helpful tips and strategies at 15:22.
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Are you ready to go from being stuck and complacent to courageous and capable of creating a business offering you the time and financial freedom you never dreamed possible? I’m excited to introduce you to Amy Porterfield, host of top-rated podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, and a 9-to-5 escapee who built an 8-figure online business on her terms. Today on the show, we talked all about taking the leap to go it alone in private practice as a therapist. Her new book, Two Weeks Notice, releases February 21! Order now at twoweeksnoticebook.com
Amy Porterfield is an ex-corporate girl turned online marketing expert and CEO of a multimillion-dollar business. During her corporate days, Amy worked with mega-brands like Harley-Davidson, as well as Peak Performance Coach Tony Robbins. After one fateful boardroom meeting and witnessing the lifestyle, financial, and work freedom an online business has to offer, Amy developed her nine-to-five exit plan and never looked back.
Through her best-selling courses and top-ranked marketing podcast Online Marketing Made Easy, Amy has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs turn in their two weeks’ notice and trade burnout for freedom, income, and impact. Amy’s action-by-action teaching style provides aspiring business owners with the tools they need to bypass the overwhelm and build a business they love.
Amy empowers women across the globe to take their futures into their own hands and find professional autonomy, independence, achievement, and success far beyond what a corporate glass ceiling would traditionally allow. Amy’s work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, CNBC, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and more. Her company has twice been awarded the Inc. 5000 Award as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S.Today, she runs her growing business from Nashville, Tennessee, where she lives with her husband, Hobie, and their Labradoodle, Scout. Learn more at
AmyPorterfield.com.
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Kirsty Betts, a fellow CBT counselor, specialising in young people and adolescents. They talk about the provision of mental health services for young people, how to access help and what resources you can use at home.
Sarah also answers a listener’s question about nostalgia and depression at 1:31.
Kirsty's website - feelgoodcbtmanchester
Instagram @FeelGoodCBTManchester
42nd Street
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People
Therapy in a Nutshell
The Kindness Workbook
Apps:
AppBlock - Stay Focused
Home - Calm Harm App
StayAlive | Essential suicide prevention for everyday life
MindShift® CBT App
Experience Calm
Websites:
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People
Mind
The Mix - Essential support for under 25s
Sane
Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide
selfinjurysupport.org.uk
https://www.kooth.com/
Self-help books:
Overcoming Series of books
Mental health | Reading Well booklists | Books | Reading Well
Books – Elanie Beaumont and Mary Welford’s The Kindness Workbook
The Whole Brain Child
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In this episode, Sarah talks to personal trainer, Jenna McAvoy about setting realistic goals for fitness and how to maintain consistent exercise in the new year.
Jenna is a former professional watersports athlete turned personal trainer with a mission to build strong women through her online coaching program Empwr
Hear how Jenna sets goals at 2 minutes, how she gets busy women to prioritise themselves at 13:07 and at around 17 minutes, how sleep and stress affect our fitness.
Find Jenna on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-mcavoy-4b1546142/
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenna_mcavoy/
The walking pad Jenna mentions LONTEK Under Desk Treadmill and the book she is currently reading
The Mountain is You, by Brianna Wiest
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In this episode, Sarah explores burnout - what it is and how you can avoid it.
Hear a definition of burnout at 2:40, a list of possible symptoms at 5:22 and at around 13:30 Sarah suggests some things you can do to avoid burnout.
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This is the final episode in my new Resilience Series.Each episode focused on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience.
I begin by outlining the benefits of practising gratitude, then at 4:25 I share some tips to help you get started with your own practice.
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This is episode five in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience.
In this episode, I explain the benefits of mindfulness, and then lead a guided mindfulness practice at 15:18.
I recommend the book Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman and the website www.franticworld.com
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This is episode four in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience.
In this episode, I explain why self compassion is key to maintaining resilience, and talk you through a self-compassion exercise at around 10 minutes.
The self compassion exercise was inspired by The Compassionate Mind Workbook: A Step-by-step Guide to Developing Your Compassionate Self, by Chris Irons and Elaine Beaumont
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This is episode three in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience.
In this episode, I explain the concept of Stress Anchors, and talk you through how to identify and practise yours, to increase resilience.
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This is episode two in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience.
In this episode, I explore step two, starting a journal. I'm going to go through why I think you should start a journal and the benefits of journaling. I share my personal story of journaling,at around 7:27.
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This episode was written and presented by Sarah Rees. It was edited by Big Tent Media and Produced by Emily Crosby Media.
Welcome to the first episode in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available to download here, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called The Six-Step Guide to Resilience.
In this first episode, I explore what resilience means and how to get the basics right.
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This episode was written and presented by Sarah Rees. It was edited by Big Tent Media and Produced by Emily Crosby Media.
In this episode, Sarah revisits her most popular episode to date - Episode 24 What is CBT and how does it work?
In this episode, Sarah explains exactly what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is all about so that you can gain an understanding of how it works, what it’s helpful for and how you can prepare for your first session should you decide that it’s the right option for you.
A full transcript of this episode is available at https://ask-the-therapist.simplecast.com/episodes/revisiting-what-is-cbt-and-how-does-it-work
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In this episode, Sarah is interviewed by Martina Witter, from the Rivers to Resilience podcast.
They talk about what resilience means to Sarah, how CBT and compassion changed her life, and what Sarah would tell her teenage self.
Hear how Sarah dealt with losing her father around the age of 14, at 6 minutes, at around 12 minutes how Sarah refocused her life at 40 and created the CBT Journal, and at 32 minutes, the revelations that looking back through her own journal has given her.
Find out more about Martina at https://raphatherapyservices.com/
Listen to her podcast at https://raphatherapyservices.com/podcast/
Books referenced -
Sarah’s chapter in Digital Delivery of Mental Health Therapies: A guide to the benefits and challenges, and making it work
Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams, by Matthew Walker
Shorter: How Working Less Will Revolutionise the Way Your Company Gets Things Done, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
A full transcript of this episode is available at https://ask-the-therapist.simplecast.com/episodes/martina-witter-interviews-sarah
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Sheena Rydings, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and founder of Sheena Rydings Psychological Therapy.
They explore the role psychological therapy plays in the management of pain, along with explaining the Pain Gate Theory, the mind-body connection and how cognitive behavioural therapy can help with chronic pain conditions. Practical advice,tips and resources are shared throughout the episode.
Hear how the brain is key to experiencing pain at around 11 minutes, what psychological treatments are recommended for pain at 20:53, and what you can expect if you come to a CBT therapist for pain treatment at 23 minutes.
Find out more about Sheena at www.sheenarydingstherapy.co.uk
Find a BABCP accredited therapist here www.babcp.com
Spoon Theory - www.butyoudontlooksick.com
Books mentioned -
Overcoming Chronic Pain: A Books on Prescription Title, by Frances Cole
Outsmart Your Pain: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind, by Christiane Wolf
The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living, by Russ Harris
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman
Mindfulness for Health (Enhanced Edition): A Practical Guide to Relieving Pain, Reducing Stress and Restoring Wellbeing by Danny Penman and Vidyamala Burch
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In this episode, Sarah looks at what panic attacks are and how to manage them. It may be triggering if you have an anxiety disorder or a history of panic attacks, and find discussions of the subject anxiety inducing.
Sarah explains the difference between panic and anxiety at 4:47, at around 8 minutes Sarah explores the most common reasons for panic attacks, and at 14:30 she explains how CBT can help.
Sarah also introduces you to her new favourite podcast, Call the Psychiatrists - a sister show to Ask the Therapist from the USA. You can listen to Call the Psychiatrists wherever you get your podcasts.
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, the founder of compassion focused therapy (CFT) and compassionate mind training (CMT).
They talk about how Paul got into psychology, what attracts therapists to CFT and what he has learned from his long career in research and writing.
Hear how to deal with feeling like you could have done more for your patients at around 17 minutes, why we need compassion at 20 minutes and Paul’s advice for new therapists at 33 minutes.
Find out more about Paul Gilbert and the Compassionate Mind Foundation on their website - www.compassionatemind.co.uk
Books recommended -
Mindful Compassion by Choden and Paul Gilbert
Compassion focused therapy, clinical practice and applications, by Paul Gilbert and Gregoris Simos
Respark: Igniting Hope and Joy After Trauma and Depression by Graham Music
Existential psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom
Cognitive Therapy of Depression by Aaron T. Beck
Archetype, attachment, analysis by Jean Knox
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Kathy Brooke, a personal development coach, about how to build confidence in public speaking.
They talk about how important being able to express yourself clearly is and Kathy shares some tips and tricks to help you.
At around 10 minutes they talk about fear and stage fright, and at 15:27 Kathy starts her suggestions of how to work on your skills.
Kathy recommends the following -
Nlp Workbook: A Practical Guide To Achieving The Results You Want
The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness
Find out more about Kathy -
www.kathybrookecoaching.com
www.linkedin.com/in/kathybrookecoaching
Listen to Sarah's guest appearance on Kathy's podcast
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Alex and Lisa from Bee Sober, a non-profit multi-award winning community with a difference.
They talk about their experiences of giving up alcohol, the benefits of being sober and how you can try it too.
Hear Lisa and Alex's stories at around 14 minutes, how to deal with cravings through community and accountability at 21 minutes, and top tips for giving up alcohol at 31 minutes.
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In this episode, I talk about why self-compassion is key to good mental health and how to build it for yourself in 2022.
I describe the inner critic and how to change it, at around 11 minutes, and at around 20 minutes, I suggest ways to develop more self-compassion.
Brene Brown's TED talk can be found here - The Power of Vulnerability
My Mindfulness Tips can be found on my blog
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An opportunity to enjoy a short mindfulness exercise with Natalie Englander, in your own time.
This exercise was taken from Episode 39 of Ask the Therapist, which can be found here https://ask-the-therapist.simplecast.com/episodes/perfectionism-with-natalie-englander
In this episode, I talk to Natalie Englander, a CBT therapist who works in private practice and the NHS, about perfectionism.
Although perfectionism is often seen as a positive trait, it can be a feature of anxiety and low mood, and Natalie specialises in treating people who struggle with it.
At around 10:42 Natalie defines perfectionism as a clinical term, she suggests when you should reach out for help at around 21 minutes, and she leads a mindfulness exercise from around 33:30 to 38:30.
Contact Natalie at www.natalieenglander.com or on Instagram @the.perfectionism.therapist
Finder her mindfulness course - www.natalieenglander.com/mindfulness-course
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In this episode, I talk to Natasha Williams, an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist, about pregnancy loss and post-birth trauma.
At around 18:43 we talk about how Natalie copes with dealing with such intense emotions, at 22:30 about common experiences of reproductive loss, at 26:00 about how therapy can help, and at 30 minutes about EMDR.
Natasha mentioned the following books - A Bump in the Road by Ellie Wright and her Instagram is called “feathering the empty nest', and We Are One In Eight: 18 real stories of infertility, IVF, loss and hope.
Contact Natasha at www.natashawilliamstherapy.co.uk or follow her on Instagram at @natashawilliamspsychotherapy
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In this episode, I talk to Helen Moya about her journey to becoming a CBT therapist, and how to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
At around 16:24 Helen lists the pathways towards being a CBT practitioner, at 21:30 the educational requirements for training, and at 31:16 advice on choosing a training program.
Find more about Helen - http://www.moyacbt.co.uk/
Helen’s Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/moyacbt
Helen mentioned her favourite book - Paulo Coelho, Veronica Decides to Die
The lead organisation for CBT professionals - https://babcp.com/
Helen’s Facebook Group - CBT Careers
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Following on from my episode last month about worry, this month we tackle uncertainty.
In this episode, I talk about why some people struggle to manage uncertainty, how this can become a problem, and some ways you can overcome it.
At around 10.30 minutes I talk about the unhelpful strategies you may have learnt to manage uncertainty, and then at around 15 minutes, I suggest some new practices to adopt.
You can listen to my episode on worry here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/episode-35-are-you-a-worrier/
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This episode was written and presented by Sarah Rees. It was edited by Big Tent Media and Produced by Emily Crosby Media.
Worry is a normal part of everyday life, but excessive worrying can affect your mental health.
In this episode, I talk about how to spot problematic worrying, the different types of worry and I go through some of the CBT strategies to reduce worry, for a calmer less anxious mind.
At around 8 minutes, I describe a clinical definition of worry and the symptoms that worriers can experience.
Suggested treatments begin at 13 minutes.
Book your place on the Worry Workshop here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/worry-workshop/
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Blog post on Mindfulness https://sarahdrees.co.uk/what-is-mindfulness/
This episode was written and presented by Sarah Rees. It was edited by Big Tent Media and Produced by Emily Crosby Media.
In this episode, I talk candidly with Rebecca Armstrong, about her experience of Post-Natal Depression, and the treatments available to help.
At around 26 minutes, we discuss what to do if you or someone you know could be suffering from PND. And at around 30 minutes, Rebecca talks about what therapy for PND looks like.
You can find Rebecca at https://www.littlemoortherapypractice.co.uk/
and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LittlemoorTherapyPractice
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In this episode, I explain how and why thought records work. Starting at 8 minutes, I talk you through creating a thought record, giving a detailed example to help you make your own.
Our thoughts impact how we feel and what we do and therefore impact our lives. Altering unhelpful thinking styles and thoughts will transform your world.
For more information on how our thoughts shape our experiences, listen to Episode 29, Identifying and Reducing Limiting Beliefs https://sarahdrees.co.uk/episode-29-identifying-and-reducing-limiting-beliefs/
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We talk about -
2:20 Martina's journey to being a therapist
5:27 Coping with being a therapist
7:41 Connecting on a human level
11:25 Niching and being more you
13:25 Resilience
14:36 Navigating the storms of life
15:11 Why resilience is so important
16:40 The importance of routine
19:00 Reflecting on successes
22:25 Locating yourself and self-awareness
25:35 Journaling for awareness
26:28 Emotional intelligence
27:09 Things that Martina finds helpful to build resilience
28:47 Brain health and healthy change
30:07 What would Martina say to her 15 year old self?
32:45 Martina's new course - Rivers to Resilience
Follow Martina Witter:
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapha_therapy_service/
🌐 Website: https://www.raphatherapyservices.com/
📚 Book: Resilience in the Workplace
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Many of us have experienced periods of low mood, or depression, especially with the stresses of the past year.
In this episode I talk about how I treat depression in my clinic, and suggest some treatments ideas including medication, CBT, setting SMART goals, psychoeducation, mood building, improving nutrition and journaling.
We end with how to keep a thought record for yourself at around 27 minutes, and some journaling prompts to try at 29 minutes.
Mood builder - downloadable tool https://sarahdrees.co.uk/mood-builder/
Do I have depression? blog -https://sarahdrees.co.uk/do-i-have-depression/
Building emotional resilience https://sarahdrees.co.uk/how-to-build-emotional-resilience/
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In this episode:
00.10 Sarah introduces her guest Michaela Thomas
03.20 Michaela introduces herself and what she does
05.45 What is Michaela’s Pause Purpose Play method about?
14.00 Who would benefit from reading Michaela’s book The Lasting Connection?
18.00 Why is compassion focused therapy so helpful in relationships?
25.00 Overcoming challenges in a relationship
28.50 Building a strong foundation in your relationship
36.30 Does getting relationship counselling mean your relationship is ending?
41.00 Practical tips for improving your relationship before getting counselling
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📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/
🌐 Website: https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/
📚 Book: https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/thelastingconnection/
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In this episode:
00.40 Sarah introduced the topic of limiting beliefs
01.00 Why our beliefs so important
03.40 A metaphor for your belief system
04.30 Common limiting beliefs you might recognise
06.20 Assumptions that come with our limiting beliefs
07.55 How cognitive behavioural therapists help people overcome limiting beliefs
09.15 How limiting beliefs can impact our lives
10.30 How to identify your limiting beliefs
13.10 How to start working with your limiting beliefs
14.45 Replacing limiting beliefs with empowering beliefs
16.20 Where do limiting beliefs come from?
18.00 How to build your new empowering beliefs
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In this episode:
0.55 Sarah introduces the topic of the episode
2.10 Why don't your resolutions work?
3.20 Why simple changes are best
4.00 How to replace bad habits with better ones and why this is important
7.20 How to break your goals down into short, medium and long term
8.00 How to review your goals regularly and why this is important
11.50 Pleasure versus pain
12.30 How Sarah quit smoking
14.55 How to use visualisation to help you keep you on track with your habits
16.30 Limiting beliefs that are stopping you from reaching your goals and how to overcome them
20.45 How to reverse engineer what makes you motivated
22.00 Why you need to stop criticising yourself
24.30 Focus on the daily habits not just the big end goal
26.20 Why having an accountability partner is so helpful
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In this episode:
00.10 Sarah introduces the final episode of Ask The Therapist for 2020
01.25 The first question you need to ask yourself
02.00 Why you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others
03.00 How Sarah usually plans her year ahead
04.20 Why you need to plan your breaks and rests in advance
06.00 How to give yourself a sense of direction and optimism about the future
10.40 Journal prompts for the end of the year
12.50 Anti-depressant activities you can add into your life
15.40 Choosing your word of the year
17.40 How to use the wheel of life exercise
20.30 How to set SMART goals
22.30 Planning your year using seasons
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In this episode:
1.30 Dr. Victoria introduces herself and explains the difference between psychiatrists and therapists
3.50 What problems does Dr. Victoria help parents and children with?
6.00 Why seeing a psychiatrist can be important for your child
8.40 What does an initial psychiatric assessment involve for children?
10.30 How is the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the mental health of children?
13.40 How does Dr. Victoria maintain her own mental health?
16.45 Practical mindfulness for children
18.20 What would Dr. Victoria tell her 15-year-old self?
20.20 The pressures that social media put on children and teens
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In this episode:
00.20: Sarah shares her story of how she started with journaling for her mental health after being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid
04:30: What benefits of journaling did Sarah notice after she made journaling a habit?
08.20: What Sarah found when she started researching the benefits of journaling further
13.00 How journaling can bridge the gap to going to therapy - if therapy isn't readily available or if you don't feel ready for therapy yet
15.45 How journaling engages both the left and right side of the brain and why this is important
17.00 How can you get started with journaling for your mental health
18.30 How you can take a more structured approach to journaling with Sarah's downloadable CBT Journal
20.00 things you can do to enjoy journaling more
21.00 How journaling can help you get more out of your therapy sessions
23.00 What is the CBT Journal and who is it for?
The blog post mentioned: https://sarahdrees.co.uk/what-is-the-cbt-journal-and-how-can-it-improve-your-mental-health/
Book mentioned "Opening Up By Writing It Down": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opening-Writing-Down-Third-Expressive/dp/1462524923/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?crid=3SF0QE1SZW1R&dchild=1&keywords=dr+james+pennebaker&qid=1601743221&sprefix=dr+james+pen%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1-fkmr1
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In this episode:
0.20 Sarah introduces Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and gives an overview of what it means, how it works and what mental health conditions it can be helpful for
2.30 How do we know Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is so effective?
3.00 How much does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focus on the past? What does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy actually focus on?
4.45 Why your relationship with your therapist is so important and how to choose the right therapist for you
5.50 What is the aim of having Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
7.00 What is your first Cognitive Behavioural Therapy session going to be like? How can you prepare for your first therapy session?
8.55 How many therapy sessions do you need?
11.40 How often should you have therapy sessions?
12.30 What is your therapist thinking about and looking for during your sessions?
Blog post mentioned: How to choose the right therapist for you https://sarahdrees.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-cbt-therapist/
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In this episode:
00.12 Sarah introduces her first solo episode on the Ask the Therapist podcast and discusses what things she has planned for this series
01.45 Why is having a clinical supervisor important as a therapist?
03.00 Sarah reveals that most people that come to therapy avoid telling their therapists the whole story and what they really need help with
04.50 Why is avoiding telling the whole story in therapy a problem?
07.10 What is the biggest predictor of a successful result from therapy?
07.53 Why do we avoid talking about the tough stuff in therapy?
09.00 What does therapy drift mean?
10.05 Are you hiding your struggles, thoughts and feelings behind certain personality traits like humour?
12.20 What you can say to your therapist to help you overcome avoidance
13.45 Why we wear a social mask and realising that not everyone has their life together
15.35 How keeping notes or a therapy journal can help to keep you on track to tackle the real problems without avoidance
17.50 How avoidance can affect therapists too
19.00 How you can overcome avoidance and be more open in day to day life, outside of your therapy sessions
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In this episode:
1.20 Claudia introduces herself and her functional approach to nutrition and mental health
4.15 What are the different ways that Claudia supports her clients? And how is nutrition linked to treating depression?
11.20 What made Claudia so interested in nutrition therapy? Claudia shares her own journey of overcoming depression with the holistic approach she discovered
23.10 How exactly does nutrition support our mental health?
28.40 What therapy has Claudia had herself and what did she learn from her experiences? Why is connecting with the right therapist for you so important?
33.20 What did Claudia find the most helpful in improving her mood?
40.30 Claudia shares her daily practices for maintaining her physical and mental health
43.20 What would Claudia say to her 15 year old self?
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EMDR Masterclass training https://emdrmasterclass.com/
In this episode:
4.17 Michael introduces himself and his story to becoming leading EMDR therapist and trainer
6.55 Michael explains what Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is
11.10 What is EMDR most helpful for?
12.50 Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy for treating phobias
15.37 What is trauma? How can you recognise trauma?
21.20 Will the demand for this type of therapy increase as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic? Can EMDR therapy help people suffering during and after the pandemic?
27.00 How does EMDR work and how does EMDR affect the brain?
35.20 Can EMDR therapy be delivered effectively online?
41.40 How did Michael achieve an OBE award?
43.20 Where can you find a qualified and reputable EMDR therapist?
44.45 How does Michael's EMDR Masterclass work? What happens on the masterclass course?
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In this episode:
2.22 Amanda introduces herself and how she became a coach
4.50 What is "grey area drinking" and how is it different to alcoholism
6.50 How did Amanda transition from "grey area drinking" to quit drinking all together?
11.18 What did Amanda and her clients find to be the most challenging part of giving up drinking alcohol?
12.50 What are the best benefits Amanda and her clients have noticed since quitting drinking alcohol
15.30 The chemical effects of alcohol on the body and on mental health
16.25 Does alcohol actually make more confident or funnier?
18.30 Alcohol consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic and how you can manage stress without alcohol
23.30 Where do you start if you're thinking of stopping drinking alcohol?
25.30 How long does it take to stop drinking alcohol?
30.00 Amanda's community-driven approach to help people quit drinking alcohol
31.30 What would Amanda tell her 15 year old self?
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- ‘How to cope with Menopause anxiety’ - here https://bit.ly/3418y0j
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In this episode:
2.14 Sarah welcomes Becky and Becky takes us through her journey to opening her private practice which she works in today
4.10 What Becky loves about working in her private practice
5.10 Why did Becky choose to specialise in mental health during the menopause?
10.00 What are the common struggles women come to Becky with?
11.00 Menopause is unique for every woman and the changes that happen affects different women in different ways
13.10 Becky's fresh perspective on the menopause being a "workout for the soul". Changing the narrative around the menopause
16.40 Hormonal shifts during menopause and adrenal fatigue
18.35 Addressing the taboo and lack of understanding around menopause
21.10 The Hormone Replacement Therapy medication shortage
22.30 The psychological impact of the menopause and anxiety. What is different about anxiety related to menopause?
24.30 Why do we stop being able to reproduce? Becki sheds light on women's post-menopausal purpose through a case study on whales, the only other mammalian species to experience the menopause.
28.00 Where does anxiety during menopause come from? Why is psychological flexibility so important during this time?
30.20 Why is post-menopause women's prime period?
32.50 Becky shares her top tips for women struggling with or worrying about the menopause
36.50 What resources does Becky recommend for women to learn more about the menopause and mental well-being
40.00 What would Becky say to her 15 year old self?
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In this episode:
1.12 Emma introduces herself
2.05 Emma shares where her journey through depression started
9.50 What made Emma reach out to a counsellor for the first time?
10.05 Emma's first experiences with counselling for depression
14.48 Turning negative thoughts into positive ones
18.52 Emma's attitude towards medication for depression
22.15 What did Emma find most helpful when overcoming depression?
26.20 How was ECBC born?
32.40 Emma's ambitions for ECBC
39.45 What would Emma say to herself if she could go back in time?
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2.45 Dr Hayley Quinn introduces herself
4.53 How has Hayley's career developed?
11.52 How has compassion focused therapy impacted Hayley and her career?
17.41 What have been the most helpful things in Hayley's recovery and health?
26.10 Balancing rest and risk
30.00 Hayley's decision to start her own private practice
33.00 Adapting diets and forming healthy habits
39.00 Overcoming angry thoughts with compassion
42.00 Hayley's advice for those suffering chronic illness and struggling to find hope
46.00 Hayley's advice for those considering therapy
48.00 Resources Hayley recommends
49.50 What would Hayley say to her 15 year old self?
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In today's episode Sarah and Sarah discuss...
1.45 Sarah introduces today's guest, also called Sarah
12.33 What is social anxiety?
15.00 How much anxiety is a normal amount? How can you tell whether your anxiety needs to be treated?
17.12 Do we know what causes social anxiety?
22.55 The impact of social media and techology on social anxiety
25.40 How can Cognitive Behvioural Therapy be used to treat social anxiety?
27.40 Are your coping mechanisms actually making your anxiety worse?
34.45 Seeking therapy for social anxiety
37.30 The most important thing when you're looking for a therapist
39.00 Tips for people with social anxiety
44.40 Are there any helpful resources available for social anxiety?
45.40 Is being introverted the same as having social anxiety?
50.00 What advice would Sarah give her 15 year old self?
Resources mentioned:
Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0141029196
Overcoming Anxiety by Gillian Butler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Overcoming-Social-Anxiety-Shyness-2nd/dp/1472120434/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0/259-4614992-7999005?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1472120434&pd_rd_r=cd112d07-6e4c-4729-8d97-2fa6354bad74&pd_rd_w=Wsf8j&pd_rd_wg=Nchvk&pf_rd_p=e44592b5-e56d-44c2-a4f9-dbdc09b29395&pf_rd_r=V5BCBSSCEH629BHQ0EAD&psc=1&refRID=V5BCBSSCEH629BHQ0EAD
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In this episode Sarah and Nicole discuss:
2.00 What is functional medicine?
5.55 How did Nicole get in to functional medicine and nutrition?
7.55 What conditions do patients go to Nicole with?
12.20 Do nutritionists judge you for what you eat?
13.05 Why educating people about health is so important
15.40 What do nutritionists eat?
17.40 How to find balance and be social without feeling guilty
18.30 How is the gut linked to the brain?
21.30 The gut and anxiety
26.10 What nutrients can help with anxiety?
34.20 What foods can help with depression?
35.35 How is sleep beneficial for mental health?
39.30 How many fruits and vegetables do we need to eat in a day?
50.38 How can you find Nicole online?
53.00 What 5 things can you do to improve your nutrition today?
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In this episode Sarah and Peter discuss:
(0.40) When is Compassionate Focused Therapy appropriate?
(2.25) What is Eye Movement Desensitising Reprocessing?
(5.05) Peter introduces himself
(6.30) How Peter started his journey with therapy
(15.40) The Compassion Focused Therapy model and the important of the Soothing System
(24.10) Peter's experience with EMDR therapy
(32.08) The key components of Peter's recovery
(33.54) Peter's daily practices to look after his mental fitness
(39.00) How writing about his story was helpful
(42.50) What advice would give his 15-year old self?
(46.20) What would Peter say to anyone thinking about therapy?
Books mentioned:
The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self-Confidence by Mary Welford
Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies by Mary Welford
The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert
12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson
Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed And How To Find Hope by Johann Hari
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Read Peter's guest blog post on his Mental Fitness journey HERE
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Find out more about Nicky here -
- Procecutors Documentary
- Nicky's website
- Nicky on Facebook
- Northwich Radio Station
- Blog - Training on grief and recover
Learn more about Sarah
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In this episode, I talk with Patricia Murphy a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a background in Nursing and working in the NHS. Patricia takes us through her fascinating career journey to where she is today working in Private Practice and taking the lead on Women and Gender Minority issues. Prepare yourself for some giggles we really enjoyed our chat.
Learn more about me on my website
Links and references mentioned in this episode
- Patricia’s website
- Women and Gender Minorities Equality SIG
- BABCP
- The Heartland: finding and losing schizophrenia - Nathan Filer
- The Shock of the Fall - Nathan Filer
Sarah is the host of the podcast Ask The Therapist and this week Sarah’s answering the questions.
Sarah has worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years, she is a registered Mental Health Nurse and a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
Sarah has a private practice in Wilmslow, Cheshire where she sees her private clients and she runs the Facebook Group also called Ask The Therapist. Alongside her clinical work, Sarah has created a self-help tool for people considering therapy or who have an interest in CBT and want to understand their minds and work on developing the best versions of themselves the tool is available on her website and is called The CBT Journal.
Sarah helps other therapist set up in private practice in the Facebook Group she runs jointly with Heather called [CBT in Private Practice](https://www.facebook.com/groups/115600919128550/. She provides supervision to a small number of other therapist delivering CBT in private practice.
Sarah is passionate about working with people who want to be the best versions of themselves and in creating and delivering effective modern Mental health strategies face-to-face and online.
Learn more about me on my website
Links and references mentioned in this episode
- Ask The Therapist — Episode 1 with Heather Howard-Thompson
- CBT in Private Practice — Facebook Group
- The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self-Confidence — Dr. Mary Welford
- Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world — Mark Williams
- Calm
- Headspace
- Brené Brown: The Call to Courage
- Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability | TED Talk
- The CBT Journal
- Ask The Therapist — Facebook Group
In this episode, I talk with person-centred counsellor Elaine Bramhall. Elaine has been in the caring professions for many years, she qualified as a midwife in 1997 and worked in this role for 10 years before moving on to work in oncology and end of life care, where she supported staff to develop more effective communication skills when working with people who need the best possible communication style.
Elaine now divides her time between providing counselling here in Wilmslow to individuals and couples along with also providing communication and skills training to other health care professionals.
,Elaine talks about her journey where she has cared and supported people from the first moments of their life to the last moments and she gives an insight of working with and coping with bereavement and grief. So time to grab your cup of tea and take some time to listen and reflect.
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[Elaine's website] (https://elainebramhall.co.uk/)
In this episode, I talk with Chris Winson. Chris was a senior manager in the corporate world until he experienced depression, with the help of a therapist trained in Compassion Focused Therapy, Chris worked towards recovery and embarked on a journey of creating a community on Twitter #365daysofcompassion. Chris is now in his first year of a psychology degree, he’s a wonderful writer and also shares his journey on his blog Underwater Breaths. Chris talks about the things we all need to be talking about, I know you will enjoy the conversation.
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Links and references mentioned in this episode
- Chris’s Twitter and blog
- Twitter, website, book club, and Facebook group
- The blog post I wrote for Chris
- Paul Gilbert and The Compassionate Mind Foundation
- Nikki Trenchard
- Blurt Foundation
- Ask The Therapist - Episode #6 with Dr. Mary Welford
- Self-Help Sat Nav - Jim Lucas’ podcast
Barry Price is an LA-based relationship coach who specialises in working with powerful women, Barry was trained by renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel and an ICF Accredited Coach Training School. His real gift and experience come from helping his powerful, successful Mom through her relationship ups-and-downs since he was eight years old. He brings a level of empathy, understanding and insight to powerful women’s relationships that no other male perspective offers. He believes that everyone deserves a loving, lasting healthy relationship where you are your powerful, authentic self.
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Links and references mentioned in this episode
- Barry’s website, Instagram, and podcast
- Maria Schriver
- Esther Perel
- The Tools by Phil Stutz and Barry Michaels
- Tony Robbins
- Brené Brown
- Marianne Williamson
In this episode, I talk with Dr Mary Welford who is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Trainer, Speaker and Author of a big yellow book ‘Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies’ & ‘The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self Confidence’.
Mary is one of the founding members of ‘The Compassionate Mind Foundation’ alongside Professor Paul Gilbert, she lives in Cornwall with her family and continues to practice clinically alongside working in school settings where she strives to improve the wellbeing of staff and students through developing compassionate approaches.
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Links and references mentioned in this episode
- Compassionate Mind Foundation
- The Compassionate Mind - Paul Gilbert
- Compassion in Cornwall retreat
- Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies - Dr. Mary Welford
- Building Your Self-Confidence using Compassion Focused Therapy - Dr. Mary Welford
-
365daysofcompassion on Twitter
- Chris Winson on Twitter
In this episode, I talk with Dr Hannah Taylor a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and delivering wellbeing workshops. Hannah talks about her career path to date and the psychological therapies she delivers which are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment. Hannah talks about some of the psychological tools she has personally found beneficial which she now helps people to develop in order to improve their own psychological health.
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Links and references mentioned in this episode
- Hannah’s website and Facebook
- Dr. Mary Welford
- Compassionate Mind Foundation
- The CBT Journal
- Dr. Alan Watkins - Being Brilliant Every Single Day Part 1 + Part 2
- Brené Brown - The power of vulnerability
- Brené Brown - Why Your Critics Aren’t The Ones Who Count
- Russell Kolts - Anger, Compassion, and What It Means To Be Strong
- Amy Cuddy - Your body language may shape who you are
In this episode I talk to Dan Udale about his journey through mental health struggles, PTSD, his experience with therapy, and how he’s now training to be a therapist.
- Know Yourself Podcast
- Know Yourself - Episode 78 - An interview with Sarah Rees
- The CBT Journal
- Dan’s Instagram @dudale92
- Dan on Twitter @knowyourselfpod
In this episode I talk to Tobyn Bell, a practitioner of compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) based in Manchester. He is a CFT trainer for the Compassionate Mind Foundation and a CBT trainer, supervisor, and program lead at the Greater Manchester CBT Training Centre, which is associated with Manchester University. Tobyn has published research on mental imagery and compassion and is a registered mental health nurse and trained mindfulness teacher.
Links to what we talked about
- Tobyn Bell
- Tobyn's book - Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out
- Greater Manchester Psychological Therapies Training Centre
- James Bennett-Levy
- Paul Gilbert - The Compassionate Mind
- Matthieu Ricard
- My website
In this episode I talk with Franky about her experience of chronic fatigue syndrome the impact on her mental health and how she found her experience of group Cognitive behavioural therapy. She talks honestly and openly about her journey, the struggles and her road to wellbeing and recovery.
- Franky's website and Instagram
- My website
In this episode I talk with Heather Howard-Thompson a CBT therapist and Director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy about her journey into becoming a therapist setting up in private practice and all the tips and strategies she recommends for her clients and the strategies that work best for her in terms of managing stress and maintaining good emotional wellbeing.
Links to what we talk about
- Heather's Website
- Dr. Aaron Beck - the founder of CBT
- Mindfulness: A Practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world - Mark Williams
- The Compassionate Mind Foundation founded by Professor Paul Gilbert
- BABCP - British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies
- Deep Relaxation
- My website
Ask The Therapist is a podcast for everybody who is curious about how our minds work, the world of Mental health and all things therapy.
Ask The Therapist is hosted by Sarah Rees a Cognitive behavioural therapist, mental health nurse and author of The CBT Journal who has over 20 years experience of working in the field of mental health.
If psychology is your thing and you are curious about how your mind works and about creating a resilient mindset this is the podcast for you. Maybe you are having therapy at the moment or just considering it?
The show will be a blend of solo and guest episodes, which will aim to educate, simplify and entertain.
So time to grab a cup of tea, a cosy blanket and listen to some friendly conversation with Ask the Therapist.
Find out more about Sarah on her website