Therapists Talk Therapy

We are discussing the themes of productivity and busyness raised by clients in therapy. We explore the difference which can exist between being busy and productive and the key role core beliefs play in our feelings and behaviours around achievement, rest and worth. We highlight the impact of technology on our availability and discuss the role of self-care. In particular, we highlight the importanc...

We are celebrating International Men’s Day in today’s episode. It takes place on November 19th and highlights the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. It raises awareness of positive male role models and men’s wellbeing. I am joined by Dan O Mahony, PCI Faculty lecturer and psychotherapist with Pieta. Dan generously shares his own story to demonstrate how society...

Today I am discussing the topic of parental alienation with Brian O Sullivan. Parental alienation is a concept relevant to children and young people who inexplicably resist or refuse contact with a previously loving parent for no justifiable reason. We explore the history of this concept as well as the disagreement which exists around it. We discuss how it might show up in the therapy room through...

I am joined by guest Suzanne O Connor to discuss health psychology. We explore what it is and discover how it is relevant to the daily work of therapists. This includes the connection between our beliefs about health and our behaviours, taking the biopsychosocial context into account for health issues and providing a non-judgemental space for clients to explore their options around potential healt...

Welcome to our second PCI Graduates Investigates episode, where we will explore the 2022 Martin Kitterick award runner up thesis by Claire Ambrose. Her thesis title is ‘Visual Journaling: An Empowering Process to Support Emotional Regulation and Symptom Reduction in Trauma Survivors’. This is a very interesting discussion which explores the theory and research behind visual journaling and creative...

Welcome to our PCI Graduate Investigates episode where we explore the 2022 Martin Kitterick Award winning thesis by Louise Clinton. Her thesis title is ‘Lost in Translation? Therapy in a Deaf World’. It is a fascinating and extremely relevant exploration of the experience of Deaf people in a majority hearing world, and specifically how this impacts their experience of therapy. We discuss the impor...

I am delighted to discuss working with addiction today, with my guest Keith Cassidy. Keith is the Clinical Manager of Smarmore Castle addiction treatment centre in Louth and is an associate lecturer with PCI College. We discuss what is at the core of addiction. We also explore the contradiction therapists often face where addiction is a common issue but can feel like something only specialist ther...

I am delighted to be joined by a very special panel of guests to celebrate International Women’s Day, including Ejiro Ogbevoan, Black Therapists Ireland, Lisa Molloy CEO of the IACP, Gael Kilduff Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy with PCI College,  and Jade Lawless Academic Director of PCI College. They are all women in leadership roles within the counselling and psychotherapy profession who h...

Welcome to our third panel discussion on the topic of feelings. I am joined by three very interesting guests today. Majella Phelan is a PCI graduate and now lecturer. She has worked in private practice since qualifying in 2015 and is passionate about empowering clients on their healing journey. David Maher is an IACP accredited therapist with a private practice based in Kilkenny. He also works as...

Welcome to our second panel discussion on the topic of boundaries. I am delighted to be joined by three experienced therapists, and PCI lecturers, Martin Rice, Mark Maguire and Margaret O Connor. We take a detailed look at boundaries and the theory versus reality of both setting, and maintaining boundaries. This includes the first session and contracting, but can also present in very subtle ways t...

Welcome to the first of our panel discussions. Today’s topic is supervision and I am delighted to be joined by a very experienced panel of guests to discuss this important topic. We have Gael Kilduff, Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy with PCI College, an experienced supervisor and therapist, who specialises in working with couples. We have Colm Early, a founder member of the Centre for the...

Welcome to the second episode of the ‘PCI Graduates Investigates’ series. Today, we speak to Anna Zmuda Trzebiatowksa about her thesis research into the impact of social media on young people and their sense of self. Anna was runner up for the 2021 Martin Kitterick award which is given to thesis projects deemed to be of the highest standard and relevant to today’s society.  The interview panel inc...

Welcome to our first ‘PCI Graduates Investigates’ episode. This is live recording of the event where we speak to graduates about their research projects. In this episode, we speak to Lea Braithwaite, the winner of the 2021 Martin Kitterick Award for her thesis. This is awarded to the thesis deemed to be of the highest quality and exploring a topic relevant to today’s society. Lea explores the role...

In this episode, we explore the world of research in counselling and psychotherapy. This includes some of the barriers which can make it difficult for therapists to engage with research. We also identify opportunities for research to further enhance the great work already being done by therapists in Ireland. Our guest, Antoinette Stanbridge has previously worked with PCI College and is now Senior...

Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy', a podcast created by therapists, for therapists. Today we are in conversation with Eoin Stephens. Formerly, president of PCI College, Eoin has worked in the area of mental health for over 30 years as a counsellor and trainer. He is particularly known for his work in the field of behavioural addictions. Eoin served as Vice-Chair of the Irish Associati...

Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy', a podcast created by therapists, for therapists. Today we are in conversation with Grainne Mooney. Grainne has been a practicing psychotherapist since 2003. During that time, Grainne's professional focus has sharpened and filtered through the lens of trauma. Initially facilitating individuals and groups following critical incidents and those wit...

Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy', a podcast created by therapists, for therapists. Today we are in conversation with Ramesh Ramsahoye. Ramesh is a lecturer with PCI College where he focuses on counselling theory, Humanistic and Existential psychotherapy and personal development. Ramesh previously worked as an Art and Art History teacher at secondary level and so has experience of mee...

Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy’ – a podcast for therapists, by therapists. Today we are talking to Linda Breathnach. Linda is the programme leader of the PCI Certificate course, as well as a lecturer, therapist and supervisor. Linda works with couples in her own practice and in this episode, we discuss couples therapy. We explore what issues couples bring to therapy, the ethical issues i...

Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy’ – a podcast for therapists, by therapists. Today we talk to Mike Hackett, Programme Leader for Advance Diploma Clinical Supervision at PCI College. He is a lecturer, therapist, supervisor and the current chair of IJCP (Irish Journal for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and regional representative of Ireland at the IASD (International Association for the St...

Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy’ – a podcast for therapists, by therapists. This is a new podcast, created by PCI College aimed at practitioners and aspiring student therapists. In each episode, we will speak with expert practitioners in their field discussing therapeutic approaches, specialisms, topical and emerging issues, controversies and more. We would love to hear your suggestions f...