Trigger warning - This episode deals with disordered eating. For advice and support, contact BEAT https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/   In this episode, Sarah talks to Becky Grace, a CBT therapist, mental health nurse and yoga teacher. They talk about how Becky’s own experience with binge eating led her to work in this area, how she uses yoga and CBT in her practice, and how you can seek support for yourself or a loved one. Find out more about Becky on her website https://www.beckygracetherapy.co.uk/ Or join her Substack here https://beckygracetherapy.substack.com/ Resources mentioned ..read more

In this episode I talk to Cecilia Paredes from Mexico City, about her journey into therapy, her discovery of compassion focused therapy and the work of Paul Gilbert, and her plans to create a centre for compassion in Mexico. You can find out more about Cecilia on her website - www.ceciliaparedesa.com and follow her on Instagram at @marice.paral   Let's Keep in Touch   Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/ Follow Sarah Rees: ? Sarah's Website ? Instagram: ? Facebook Page ? Therapist Corner This episode was written and presented by Sarah Rees ..read more

In this episode, I talk to CBT Therapist, Jordan Mcphail about her work with women suffering from imposter syndrome, and her new Substack community, Frazzled, Frustrated and Stuck. We talk about Jordan's route to being a CBT therapist, her own struggles with imposter syndrome and at around 34 minutes, Jordan gives her tips for anyone struggling to try at home. Find more on Jordan's website - www.jmtalkingtherapy.co.uk or her Substack FFS! - Frazzled, Frustrated, Stuck | Jordan McPhail | Substack   Let's Keep in Touch   Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapis ..read more

My guest this week has asked to remain anonymous. They'd like to remain anonymous, but they are also a podcast host. The guest today runs a podcast called Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder podcast. It's a hugely insightful interview and conversation that we have today, where the guest talks through her experience of developing hoarding disorder, right from being a young child, her journey through mental health services, what's helped, what's been difficult, how she's been supported by friends, the shame that she experiences around her hoarding, and how it's been dramatised in th ..read more

In this episode, I re-present an interview with Dr Mary Welford. We cover Mary's training, why she chose to develop CFT, self-criticism and how she copes with working with people in distress. Dr Mary Welford is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Trainer, Speaker and Author of a big yellow book ‘Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies’ & ‘The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self Confidence’. Mary is one of the founding members of ‘The Compassionate Mind Foundation’ alongside Professor Paul Gilbert. She lives in Cornwall with her family and continues to practice clinically alongside ..read more

In this episode, I speak to founding member of Therapists Corner, the Self Esteem Therapist, Amy Rose. We talk about how low self esteem impacts every aspect of life, how Amy chose to niche down into self esteem treatment, and at 25 minutes in, Amy gives five practical suggestions of ways you can improve your self esteem. Amy Rose is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Mindfulness Teacher, an NLP Practitioner, and a Life Coach. Her real passion is using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support women to overcome low self-esteem. Find out more about Amy on her Instagram @The.SelfEsteem.Therap ..read more

This month Ask the Therapist is going weekly as I introduce you to my new Therapists Corner Substack community, a space for therapists to get together and discover how the business a therapy can thrive.  In this solo episode, Sarah breaks down the ten steps to starting your own Substack publication.  Let's Keep in Touch   Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/ Follow Sarah Rees: ? Sarah's Website ? Instagram: ? Facebook Page ? Therapist Corner This episode was written and presented by Sarah Rees. It was edited by Big Tent Media and Produ ..read more

Remember the days of the staff room, a place to share ideas, bounce ideas off colleagues, collaborate and get answers to those business questions that pop up each day? Well, ‘Therapists Corner’ is here to hit that spot. We go further quicker when we work together; building a private practice doesn’t need to be hard work; you don’t need to figure it out all alone and you can confidently build a thriving and financially sustainable practice, attracting self-funded clients while staying true to your values. Whether you're looking to start your own private practice or grow an existing one, we're h ..read more

In this episode, Sarah talks to coach, author and social media expert Sara Tasker of Me and Orla.  At around 2:18 Sara talks about her work and how she began it, they discuss how therapists can use Substack at 15:35, and at 33:00 Sara explains some of the functionality of the platform. Find out more about Sara at www.meandorla.co.uk Let's Keep in Touch   Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/ Follow Sarah Rees: ? Sarah's Website ? Instagram: ? Facebook Page ? Therapist Corner This episode was written and presented by Sarah Rees. It was edited ..read more

In this episode, Sarah talks to her life and business partner, Sophie Wood, about their new Substack community, Therapists Corner. They discuss how they came to work together, the benefits of using Substack and how Therapists Corner helps therapists thrive in the world of private practice. Sophie explains her business Pocket Site at 10:56, Sarah talks about why they chose Substack at 19:05 and at 24:41 detail what you can expect from Therapists Corner. Find out more about Sophie and Pocket Site - https://pocketsite.co.uk/ Let's Keep in Touch   Find out more about Therapists Corner ..read more