Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions
Conversations with Therapists
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What led you to choose psychotherapy or counselling as a profession?
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Which philosophical approaches have influenced your professional development?
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Which particular aspects of health or the human journey are you interested in?
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What methods do you use?
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When do you think the client will start to feel that progress is being made?
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How has therapy made a difference in your life?
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What do you like most about being a therapist?
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Do you ever have 'bad hair' days?
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What do you think is the most significant problem we face, in the world today?
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Can you share the name of a book, film, song, event or work of art that inspires you?
Jacquie Flecknoe-Brown
The extraordinary dreams of ordinary people, and to accompany clients in their deep desires to understand and heal themselves.
The fairy tale group is a great source of personal study for preparation...
Trudy Clutterbok
The way in which the spoken word becomes as weighty as the written word and the way in which what has been inscribed (written) in or by the unconscious comes to be said
Michelle Morris
I find it a privilege to get to know people and their unique stories. It is deeply fulfilling to see people, who have initially been unhappy, flourishing. The creative imagination, which is expressed...
Adam Szmerling
I like that in every session, no matter how many years I've worked with a patient, I always learn something... And, moments of insight are definitely likeable, where the patient arrives at their own...
Sudhir Dean
To be a therapist is a privilege. Each therapy session is a sacred space of trust that opens windows into truth that don't always open easily elsewhere. I am constantly left in wonder at the courage,...
Sarah Kane Lawson
I love working with a person exploring and unraveling what is disturbing them. The moment they truly discover the freedom within themselves to move forward is precious moment and wonderful to...
Joshua Comyn
Getting to know the mind of others in the context of a warm and trusting relationship.
Andrew Macdonald
Meeting different folks and being privileged to hear their stories and support them in their therapy goals.
Stephanie de Niese
I like the connection I build with my clients. The relationship I have with each of my clients is truly important to me. I like being a witness and companion to them on their journey of...
Sirini Kularatne-Samarapathi
The ability to create a space for people to be who they are, and bring whatever the pain they would like to unfold knowing that they will be heard. To me one of the most important aspects about...
Max Rutherford
In my role as a therapist I get to know people in a very profound way and it's a privilege to learn what's in their hearts and minds. I have learned more about therapy and about life from my patients...
Shaun McMahon
Being a therapist grants me the profound privilege of bearing witness to people's stories. Despite how easy it is to compare ourselves to others and find ourselves lacking, I've learned as a therapist...
Melodina Thomas
To be instrumental in a client's journey or life story and equipped with the knowledge and skills to help people address a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues excites me.
Ashley White
That moment after a difficult journey into a painful place gives way to a full-belly laugh with a client.
Lauren Sokolski
I love the diversity of the people I meet through my practice. I have always been a curious person, interested in other people's lives and their way of thinking and being in the world. Being a...
Nicol Thomas
Working with people, listening to my analysands, really hearing what each unique subject says. Taking part in the journey of unfolding as each analysand works through their unconscious world.
Fenella Hansen
I think it's wonderful that people can trust me enough to share intimate stories of their lives and to collaborate with them to assist with making meaningful change. I have met people from all walks...
Stefanie Hagger
Watching another regain their strength and purpose. It takes a great deal of strength and courage to put a lens towards oneself. Extremely rewarding role.
Natalie Anderson
It is extremely humbling and a privilege to work with people to build self-understanding and strengthen human connections, because despite all of the different challenges we face, many of us are on a...
Karen Thomas
Facilitating and seeing clients break away from the shackles of their trauma and/or self-sabbotaging ways towards growing and transforming themselves into being the authentic person they long to be.
Magdalena Jantac
I love connecting with people from different walks of life and being able to support them through difficult situations has been incredibly rewarding for me.
Melis Topsahin
Being able to assist another individual by creating a zero judgement, welcoming and a peace filled environment is so rewarding. To allow for a respect and compassion filled space for the client to...
Gabby Skelsey
Hearing stories of peoples' strengths to cope with life circumstances.
Benjamin Shields
We get to see clients change for the better, and that is such an awesome feeling. When people achieve a greater insight, recognise positive shifts, or even allow themselves to experience pain, it is...
Penelope Lovegrove
Being able to see the world through other people's experiences. Being able to provide a safe emotional space for people. Watching people heal and grow. Witnessing that moment when client's see that...
Grace Lee
I find that in being a therapist I can be myself. So many other jobs require us to be something other than our real selves. I can accept the frailty and imperfections in myself and I think that makes...
Denise Tsirtsakis
I enjoy seeing my clients change as people, gain better knowledge about themselves and the world around them. That's when I feel I can walk away and say I have made a difference.
Sophie Swart
I get asked this a lot, and my answer is simple: watching people feel better with their place in the world.
Jonathan Tandos
I like the individual relationships I form with clients, hearing people's unique stories and becoming more curious. When therapy becomes longer term it is a privilege to be part of the person's...
Dee Kumbukage
What I appreciate most about being a therapist is the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of therapy in people's lives. It is incredibly rewarding to witness individuals' growth,...
Denise Howells
The interaction with the clients and witnessing their growth and development. I also like it when people make big decisions to give themselves better opportunities in life. I enjoy seeing...
Volker Krohn
I have a deep interest in people. I enjoy being able to be with others in a meaningful way. I love to see people transform and to be able to live more fulfilled lives. I always learn from clients and...
Christina Kioulafas
The analysis of the work, when I go to supervision and think about my clients and what they are going through, I actually then hold them in mind outside of the session. I like being the emotional...
Yael Clark
Being genuine and connected yet able to offer assistance in a way that close friends simply can't, even if they were skilled counselors!
Anugrah Bhagwat
I absolutely love watching people evolve, change, grow and thrive! It moves me very deeply.
Marvel Adeyemi
A feeling of fulfilment knowing I have helped someone's mental health flourish.
Robin Wilkinson
The privilege of getting to sit with people and be admitted into their lives. I learn so much from every person I work with. Every single person has something deep and worthwhile to share. I also love...
Brian Whiter
Life and living is a complex matrix of certainties and uncertainties. My ongoing learning and practice continues to bring me closer to remaining connected to others in more meaningful ways.
The...
Steve White
It is enormously gratifying to have formerly, chronically depressed and anxious people gradually recover and to hear of their relationships improving too!
Natalie Incledon
I love the therapeutic relationship, having a laugh with my clients and relating to them.
M.Rose Hoey
I feel privileged and honoured to be trusted enough to sit with another human beings while they open up their unconscious and examine their lives.
Nina Green
I absolutely love my job. Tuning in to a really big conversation about things that matter to my clients is endlessly interesting and meaningful. I can honestly say I've never had a boring session.
Marcus Dally-Law
I love people. I love people's stories.
I remember once having a friend say to me - 'You actually, genuinely like people when you meet them. Its weird.'
Honestly, its the kind of weird that gets...
Jane Devilliers
Finding meaning to my life and helping others on their own journey of discovery.
Supporting their desire to move forward.
Sharing their joy.
Kate Culy
I love being invited to a client's world and learning about them and what makes them unique. I find people incredibly interesting and inspirational. I love seeing a client's face when they have a...
Loretta Bell
The deep satisfaction I get when I can tangibly help someones through their troubles.....and the occasional shared laugh.
Tracy Clark
I love being a therapist simple because it gives me the opportunity to give the participant the platform and ability in a safe compassionate and empathetic environment to openly discuss and explore...
Dalit Bar
I feel gratitude and honored that I am able to work as a counselor and share people's life journey.
Nicky Angelone
I love my clients. It is a privilege and an honour to be trusted to share intimate and vulnerable parts and places. I have always had a deep interest in human behaviour and the human mind and now I...
Louise Jansz
Aside from being inspired by client courage, I like working in calm and thoughtful environment. I genuinely have a passion for my work and enjoy learning in holistic way. I don't have to separate my...
Kim Bailey
Clients let me into their inner world, sometimes unexplored even to them and there is always, always beauty, kindness and love.
Jeannene Eastaway
People are fascinating and very resourceful with often never having realised their strengths. It is nice to be close to people and support them to feel safe being close in relationships to others.
Rosie Burgess
I like the connection we build. I like the freedom to explore what is most important to you. I like seeing the world through your eyes.
Bhakti De Bon
The experience of working with the human sides of our species!
Tim Clark
being a therapist gives me regular opportunities to honour other people and their struggles. It serves as a constant reminder that we're all in this together.
Jacqueline Baulch
I feel fortunate to go to work each day and feel inspired by people's resilience and bravery in seeking help and opening up about painful experiences. It is a privilege to be able to walk beside...
Christine Vickers
The people I meet, watching people grow. And when they 'make it'.
