The #TherapistsConnect Podcast

In this episode, Dr Peter Blundell welcomes Susan Cousins back to the #TherapistsConnect podcast as one of his final guests before the show ends. Susan — a long-time supporter of the Therapist Connect project and the most-listened-to guest in the podcast’s history — joins Peter for a reflective and deeply personal conversation. They begin by catching up on life since their last interview in 2020,...

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In this episode, Dr Fevronia Christodoulidi is interviewed by Dr Peter Blundell to discuss her working life and career.  This conversation highlights the importance of connecting with other practitioners, building professional networks, and developing a career that reflects your unique experiences and passions. Whether you’re a therapist, counsellor, social worker, psychotherapist, or professional...

In this interview, Caz Binstead talks to Myira Khan about her book - Working Within Diversity – A Reflective Guide to Anti-Oppressive Practice in Counselling and Therapy.  Myira Khan - Biography Myira is a multi-award-winning Accredited Counsellor, Supervisor, Coach and Counselling Tutor, the Founder of the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN), and author of Working Within Diversi...

Dr Peter Blundell (@drpeterblundell) interviews Jeremy Sachs.  Jeremy Sachs is an integrative psychotherapist and lecturer—originally from London, now based in Glasgow—specialising in trauma recovery with a deeply intersectional lens.   He's also a Narrative Exposure Therapist who has worked extensively across challenging contexts, including caring for pre-teens and adolescents with HIV, indi...

@drpeterblundell interviews Mandy Gosling, she is a UKCP and MBACP accredited psychotherapist, researcher and author, specialising in long-term grief experienced by adults who were bereaved as children.  As a bereaved child herself, aged 9, Mandy completed a MA Research in 2016 to understand the long term impact of childhood bereavement.  ABC Grief – Adults Bereaved as Children, was formed from th...

Therapists Connect Podcast – Episode with Jeanine Connor In this compelling episode, Dr. Peter Blundell is joined by Jeanine Connor, MBACP, MSc, MEd, BSc (Hons) —a psychodynamic psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, prolific author, and editor with over 25 years of experience in the field. Jeanine shares her unique journey through psychotherapy, publishing, and editorial work, offering sharp insig...

# TherapistsConnect Podcast – Episode with Martin Fenerty   In this rich and thoughtful conversation, Dr. Peter Blundell interviews person-centred therapist Martin Fenerty about his life, work, and the values that shape his practice. Martin reflects on his early influences, what drew him to the person-centred approach, and the realities of working in today’s therapeutic landscape. With warmth and...

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect podcast, Dr. Peter Blundell interviews Dr. Jay Beichman about his life, work, and his latest book on pluralism in counselling and psychotherapy. Dr. Beichman shares insights into his writing process and explores how pluralistic approaches are a broad church and that there are many different conceptualisations of what it means to be 'pluralistic'....

Here we interview author Caz Binstead on her years of work as a specialist in private practice. We talk about her writings, courses, and her work with both students and those new to the sector; the BACP Private practice toolkit; her community work and the release of the forthcoming book, Relational Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counselling Private Practice: Solidarity, Compassion, Justice (Binstead,...

The podcast episode titled "Self-Care for Therapists" discusses the importance of self-care for mental health professionals. Dr Peter Blundell interviews therapists about their strategies for self-care exploring how to avoid burnout, manage stress, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. The conversation emphasizes the need for therapists to prioritize their well-being, create boundari...

In this episode titled "Principles and Values," Dr Peter Blundell and Caz Binstead, co-leads of #TherapistsConnect, discuss the facilitation of their online therapist community. They delve into the importance of creating safer spaces for therapists online, emphasizing anti-oppressive practices essential for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. The conversation explores the...

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect podcast Dr Peter Blundell interviews Chloe Foster.  Chloe Foster runs Sussex Rainbow Counselling, a service that specialises in providing support and therapy to the LGBTQ+ community. Her practice focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment for individuals seeking help with issues such as gender identity, sexual orientation, relati...

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect podcast, Dr Peter Blundell interviews  Tom Smithson.  Tom set up New Horizon counselling in 2018. He's a BACP registered therapist supervisor, and tutor with many years of extensive therapeutic experience. He's provided over 5,000 hours of clinical counselling and psychotherapy to adult clients. And he specializes in working with people from the...

This episode focuses on therapists' experiences of silence in counselling and psychotherapy. You can find more details about the guests below, or listen to the episode of the #TherapistsConnect podcast where they are featured. Sam Hope is an experienced trainer who has been working in EDI/Anti-oppressive practice for over a decade. The majority of Sam’s clients are members of the queer/LGBTQA...

In this event, Caz Binstead chairs a discussion with Neelam Zahid and Rachel Cooke about editing and contributing to the book 'Therapists Challenging Racism and Oppression: The unheard voices'. Send us Fan Mail #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www. Therapists-Connect.com Twitter: @Therapists_C Instagram: @TherapistsConnect Facebook: @TherConnect Origin...

In this episode, Dr Peter Blundell interviews Ellis J. Johnson. Ellis is a qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a queer, trans man of colour. He delivers training to counsellors in working affirmatively around gender and also delivers training in trans awareness, and anti-racist practice, to organisations around the country and internationally. Ellis describes his work as &quot...

Sam Hope is an experienced trainer who has been working in EDI/Anti-oppressive practice for over a decade. Sam mainly works in the third sector, education and offering CPD to therapists as well as being a visiting lecturer on several therapist training programmes in the UK. Sam’s background is as an accredited, person-centred therapist with specialisms in trauma, anti-oppressive practice and worki...

In this brief episode, Dr Peter Blundell shares the details of the # TherapistsConnect's fourth birthday events on 6th January 2024.  Watch all the interviews and discussions via the #TherapistsConnect YouTube account after this date.  Send us Fan Mail #TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www. Therapists-Connect.com Twitter: @Therapists_C Instagram: @Therapists...

In this episode, Dr. Peter Blundell interviews Dr. Mish Seabrook about her life and work. Dr Mish offers therapy, supervision, training, and consultancy and now adds coaching to her skills in serving others. She is BACP registered & accredited. She has worked in the helping professions since the late 1990s, including roles in prisons, probation, mental health charities and the therapeutic worl...

In this episode, Dr. Peter Blundell interviews Maxine Walsh.  Maxine has been a counsellor and psychotherapist for 11 years with four years of experience in private practice. After leaving school she went on to study information technology which led to a 15-year career in IT support for several multinational corporations. This gave her a chance to travel extensively around Europe.  Maxine then ret...

In this episode, Dr Peter Blundell interviews Dianne Sotomey. Dianne Sotomey is the bestselling author of her new book “Check Your Thoughts! Your Life Depends on It”! - How your thoughts shape your everyday life and who you become . She is also a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and trainer. In addition to that, Dianne coaches women in leadership to overcome limiting beliefs an...

In this event, #TherapistsConnect co-leads meet with some of the authors from the Queering Psychotherapy book discuss the motivations for the book, and delve into some of the book chapters.  J. Chance Czyzselska (they/them) - relational integrative psychotherapist in private practice, editor and writer. Member of The Relational School organising team.  Ellis J. Johnson (he/him) is a psychodynamic...

In this episode, Dr Peter Blundell interviews William Pullen about his life and work. William is a qualified psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  He offers short and long-term psychotherapy to adults and young people on an individual basis in West London. He works with people who experience depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative...

In this episode, Dr Peter Blundell interviews Dr Fraser Smith about being a Counselling Psychologist & Clinical Director for Psychology Scotland. Dr Fraser Smith Fraser is a chartered psychologist registered with the HCPC and BPS with years of experience and training working within therapy. He specialises in working with men's mental health and has worked in therapy with men, researched t...