A therapist can be defined as a professional who helps people gain insight about their life, helps them develop an understanding about their problems and solutions and facilitates productive change towards the solutions.
A good therapist should have knowledge about and understanding of multiple aspects of human existence which includes but is not limited to emotions, behaviours and working of the mind.
Also, a good therapist should not just be competent in their specific specialisation but should also have other skills like communication, rapport building, effective listening, questioning……
The knowledge, competency and skills that a good therapist requires are not static. In the constantly evolving world that we are living in even the knowledge, competency and skills that a therapist has needs to continue to evolve.
“For Therapist” tag is a part of all those posts that contains information that will help therapists (psychologists, coaches and other mental health practitioners) enhance their knowledge, develop their skills and become more competent in ways that is useful in their therapeutic practice with clients.
In coaching and therapy, the lack of truly engaged listening can lead to misunderstandings and hinder client progress. When practitioners merely hear without deeply listening, clients may feel undervalued and hesitant to share openly. This disconnect can erode trust, stifle
Are you a psychologist or a change agent who understands the importance of developing advanced therapeutic competencies or skills, then this post is for you… Before we look at what these therapeutic skills are, go ahead, follow us so that
In the ever-evolving landscape of coaching and therapy, practitioners face the challenge of remaining fully present and composed amidst the emotional turbulence of their clients’ journeys. As this problem persists, it agitates both professionals and clients. Practitioners may feel frustrated
Are you struggling to find the right balance between structure and flexibility in your coaching or therapy sessions? This challenge can often lead to frustration and hinder your effectiveness as a professional. The rigidity of sticking too closely to a
Ethical dilemmas can undermine the integrity of coaching and therapeutic relationships, risking client trust and professional credibility. Many coaches and therapists struggle to navigate the complexities of ethical practice, leading to potential legal and moral pitfalls. These issues can damage
Behaviour Therapy stands as a cornerstone in clinical psychology, offering a structured approach to modifying maladaptive behaviours and addressing various psychological conditions. Rooted in the principles of learning, this evidence-based modality has transformed the landscape of therapy, yielding significant improvements
Recently, I received a call from Rita (name changed) who had the Inability to say “No” to people, creating a sense of helplessness and frustration. She was wondering whether assertiveness coaching can help her. After having an initial conversation over
Recently, I received a call from Ram (name changed) who wanted to terminate smoking. He was wondering whether therapy can help him for his concerns regarding to abort smoking. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we planned for
Recently, I received a call from Ramesh who was experiencing anxiety after the outbreak of Coronavirus and lockdown. He was wondering whether therapy can help him. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we scheduled a online consultation session.
Recently, I received a call from Shyam (name changed) who had a Fear of public speaking and facing the camera. He was wondering whether confidence coaching/counselling can help him. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we planned for
Recently, I received a call from Rahul who was unable to manage his anger. He was wondering whether therapy can help him. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we planned a consultation session. For details about the techniques
After losing her grandmother, Rima was experiencing lack of interest in her work, relationships and life in general. She connected with me with a question “whether grief therapy can help her?” and if yes then “How?” After having an initial
Recently, I received a call from Tina (name changed) who was struggling with her childhood memories of sexual abuse. She was wondering whether therapy can help her. After having an initial conversation over the phone, we planned for a session.
Conventional therapeutic practices typically took a long time to yield results that clients look for. This led to a search for faster and more efficient methods of counselling and therapy. And soon many realized that this endeavor would remain futile
Past Life Regression Therapy is one of the most controversial at the same time sought after therapy. Past-life regression is typically undertaken either in pursuit of a spiritual experience, or in a psycho therapeutic setting. Most advocates loosely adhere to
The story of the blind men and the elephant is a fitting metaphor for the sheer number of psychotherapy approaches that have been developed over the years. In the popular story, the six blind men described a different part of
We all talk to ourselves more often then we think. The quality of internal chatter also known as self-talk to a large extent determines the quality of our life. And hence it makes sense for us to have a more
Astha has clear goals in her mind. She is aware of the steps to be taken to reach her goals. But she constantly doubts herself and feels she won’t be able to do so. Presence of self-doubt and the lack
