Breaking Through Therapy

Welcome to the Breaking Through Therapy charity podcast, where we raise money for NHS Charities Together. This pod is sponsored by Lifespan Psychology - The Diverse Practice and Rooms for Therapists. This is the only podcast that supports you to come on the show with your therapist, at least one year later, to talk about the breakthroughs you made along your journey, and its impact on your life ev...

What better way to celebrate the first birthday of Breaking Through Therapy, than with some of the best breakthrough tools of season one? We showcase 12 incredible therapy techniques - one from each of the 12 episodes over the last year.  Join me in this deeply reflective episode, as I delve into the some of the key techniques and highlights you can use to promote your own self-healing and growth,...

In this unique episode on overcoming racial inequality, suicidal thoughts and borderline personality disorder (BPD), we discover how “Bart”, an Irish Traveller, endured a three-year wait for NHS mental health services, to eventually find a transformative connection with Dr. Claire Tobin, Clinical Psychologist.  With the gaps widening in NHS mental health care, and the lack of tailored and cultural...

In this unique episode of Breaking Through Therapy, we explore the rarely seen courage of a retired man’s experience of overcoming an eating disorder. “Eric” joins us on the show as we welcome back Joanna Oates, his former Nutritional Psychotherapist. Living well with a diagnosis of bipolar depression, Eric shares his inspiring journey through perfectionism, self-sabotage and alcoholism; as well a...

In this unique and compelling episode of Breaking Through Therapy, Autism and ADHD coach “Alfi”, and insightful Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Katie Adolphus, join us to unravel the complexities of autism diagnosis.  As we trace the evolution of our understanding of neurodiversity, with particular reference to women, Alfi shares her personal narrative of navigating societal norms. She describes the of...

In this heartfelt episode on improving toddler, and parental mental health, in the face of developmental delays, we are joined once again by “Kaly”. Kaly’s birth experience with pre eclampsia had left her and her baby grappling with profound physical and psychological traumas. Kaly knew they as parents, and their infant Georgia, needed support with the milestones of crawling, walking, talking, and...

Join us as we explore the complex journey of Long COVID recovery in this fascinating episode using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr Cole brings a fellow member of the Long COVID fatigue management group she attended on the show - “Mabel”. Together with Dr. Georgia Parratt, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist who facilitated the group, they discuss the emotional and physical hurdles Mab...

In this fascinating episode, we explore the profound relationship between nutritional therapy, mental and physical well-being. Health Entrepreneur, Dave Ives, joins us to discuss the root causes and solutions for chronic inflammation. “Rachel”, a resilient heart attack survivor, shares her transformative journey of healing; one that challenged conventional medicine and highlighted the power of per...

Join us for a heartfelt exploration of a profound and challenging journey through birth trauma and post-natal depression. In this powerful episode of Breaking Through Therapy, Dr. Esther Cole is joined by Integrative Psychotherapist, Cris Prade, and special guest “Kaly". Kaly courageously shares how she navigates birth trauma, post-natal depression, and deep healing through connecting with a lost...

How do you stay sober for years after tsunami and war-related PTSD? In this powerful episode of Breaking Through Therapy, host Dr. Esther Cole sits down with Beth Ashley-Smith, a psychotherapist specialising in trauma, addiction, and ADHD; and her former client, “Rob”, a journalist and war correspondent who battled PTSD, alcohol addiction, anger and suicidal intent.  Rob shares his deeply personal...

In this truly inspiring episode, Dr. Esther Cole interviews Anna and Dr. Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist. Dr Claire, specialist in trauma, sexual assault and burnout, helps Anna process experiences of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), following the birth of her fourth child, and a stressful return to work. Dissociation, flashbacks and anxiety from trauma initially left Anna mute, unable to find...

In this compelling episode of  Breaking Through Therapy , Dr. Esther Cole interviews James and his therapist, Beth Ashley-Smith, to discuss the profound impact of men’s inpatient groups in recovering from addictions, and healing from childhood sexual assault.  James shares his brave journey of confronting this traumatic event from his childhood, which shaped his relationships, and fuelled his stru...

In this transformative episode of Breaking Through Therapy, we explore Claire’s journey of resilience and post-traumatic growth following life-threatening bariatric surgery. UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and nutrition and lifestyle therapist, Joanna Oates, was able to help Claire understand that binge eating was connected to a number of very traumatic events since childhood, including sexual ass...

In this episode of Breaking Through Therapy, for NHS Charities Together, we are joined by the world-class, internationally trained Health Psychologist, Dr. Joy Wong, and her client, Kate. They discuss the power of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to overcome various life challenges.  Discover how Dr. Joy’s application of CBT techniques, including mindfulness imagery & visualisation, reframi...

Welcome to the Breaking Through Therapy charity podcast, where we raise money for NHS Charities Together. This pod is sponsored by Lifespan Psychology - The Diverse Practice and Rooms for Therapists. This is the only podcast that supports you to come on the show with your therapist, at least one year later, to talk about the breakthroughs you made along...