Carly's Couch

What is self care and why is it so important? In this episode I unpack the notion of self care and describe its benefits.

Why is gratitude such an effective tool in managing low moods and promoting mental health? In this episode I discuss the reasons I practice gratitude, the ways to cultivate it, and the reasons people resist it.

Gen Putter joins me on the couch to discuss the groundbreaking antenatal class we designed to assist first-time moms and dads to navigate the psychological (and other) changes that occur when you have a baby.

Therapists don't usually share details of their lives to their clients. In this episode I unpack why that is and also "break the rules" by answering some questions about myself

This week everyone is preoccupied with Covid-19 and so I thought it a good idea to address what feelings might be coming up for you at this time and to connect with you over some helpful ideas I've seen floating around. Stay safe out there!

In this episode I unpack why therapists are known for asking "How does that make you feel?". Yes, feelings are super important in therapy. So why do people struggle to connect with or articulate their feelings? Listen to find out why people choose to numb their feelings and what we can do get better at working with our feelings.

One of the hallmarks of therapy is the guarantee of confidentiality. In this episode I break down why confidentiality is so important and explain the limits of confidentiality.

In this episode I spend some time introducing myself and Carly's Couch. I talk about how we have got here and where we came from (a little like Drake - we started at the bottom ;). Then I break down the main reasons why people come to therapy and onto my couch.