Janice Lyons

Confessions of a Counsellor

Society EN ↓ 194 episodes

"Confessions of a Counsellor" is about mental health in bite-size chunks. Janice Lyons is not just a therapist but shares real-life self-help. Let's talk about therapy, counselling, and life tools/ tips to use every day in five minutes or less. I'm glad you're here :)In case you're curious, I am an introvert (INFJ) and a lover of chocolate, a good book, and fluffy animals! Follow me @aboutconnection

Author

Janice Lyons

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.janicelyons.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

You are Enough 14.11.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational principle that you are enough, just as you are. Period. -- This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concern...

Boundaries When You Cannot Change Others. 07.11.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational principle that you cannot change someone else's thoughts, feelings, are behaviours and how this influences the therapeutic process. -- This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client r...

Happiness is a Journey NOT a Destination 31.10.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational therapeutic principle of "Happiness is a journey, not a destination" and the impact that this mindset has on the therapeutic process. -- This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-...

People are Multifaceted. We are Not One Thought, Feeling, or Belief. 24.10.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that people are multifaceted; we are not one thought, feeling, or belief. and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client...

Embracing Change Means Accepting Discomfort 17.10.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that I have to accept the discomfort of change and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek g...

All Feelings are Valid Not All Behaviours Are 10.10.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that all feelings are valid, but not all behaviours are, and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Alw...

Two Things Can be True 03.10.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that two things can be true at the same time and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek gui...

Lessons about Therapy and Neurodivergence 12.09.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about the lessons she has learn about neuro-affirming therapy. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health profession...

Monotropism and the Brain 05.09.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about monotropism and the impact that differences in brain processing can have. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental...

Strategies for Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Burnout 29.08.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses strategies for coping with Neurodivergent Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Burnout. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental...

Overwhelm and Neurodiversity 22.08.2025

In this episode, Janice discusses the experience of overwhelm among people with neurodiversity. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional r...

Top Five Ways Therapy Can Help Neurodivergent Struggles 15.08.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about the top five struggles and how therapy can help. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regar...

What is Masking? 08.08.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses masking and how to recognize and understand our own masking, as well as why it serves as a coping mechanism. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your...

Neuro-Affirming Coping Strategies I Wish I had Used Sooner. 01.08.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses how coping strategies can be managed in a more neuroaffirming manner.

What is Different About Neuro-Affirming Therapy? 18.07.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses the differences between neuro-affirming therapy. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regardi...

Accepting Your Neurodivergence 11.07.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about accepting your neurodivergence and the impact this can have on therapy and life. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified...

What is Neurodiversity? 04.07.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses neurodiversity and its manifestation in the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health prof...

Understanding Grief 06.06.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about grief and the ways that grief impacts us.

How do I Know if it's Gaslighting? 31.05.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about the tactics used in gaslighting so that you can recognize them and ask for help if needed.

What are boundaries? 25.05.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about boundaries. What are they, and how to set healthy ones.

Change is Inevitable 16.05.2025

In today's episode, Janice discusses change and how therapy supports the change process.

Relationships and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (John Gottman) 09.05.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their antidotes and how these conversation styles can erode a relationship and how you can repair them.

What makes a healthy relationship? Part One (John Gottman) 02.05.2025

Today's episode is split into two parts, discussing John Gottman's seven principles of making a relationship work.

Making a Relationship work? Part Two (John Gottman) 02.05.2025

Today's episode is split into two parts, discussing John Gottman's seven principles of making a relationship work. This is the second part.

Therapy and NVC 25.04.2025

In today's episode, Janice talks about the communication tool of Non-Violent Communication created by Marshall Rosenberg.

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