I am delighted to share two workshops with you on therapy for complex trauma across the lifespan.
Attend live or watch the recording.
I will be leading the first workshop, and the fabulous Dr Robyn Walser will be leading the second.
Robyn is one of the world's leaders in Acceptance and Com...
We are meant to detect stress, to respond, and to survive
Let's talk about our innate learning first.
When a monkey senses a threat, its initial reaction is to seek protection from its group. If the monkey's family comes to the rescue, it’ll go back to swinging from trees. But if it must face ...
Here's something nobody tells you about developing expertise: As you get better, self-doubt often gets worse, not better.This seems backwards, doesn't it? Shouldn't increased skill lead to increased confidence?
But look at the illustration —that staircase of achievement.
Each step up represents...
Hi there,
I want to share what can happen when you dive into your career growth and devote time to building your profession, just as we've been doing in the Therapist Adventures program.
One member said:
"This is the gentle jet fuel I've needed to power my discovery and approach towards...
There's a predictable path your clinical skills follow, whether you're developing expertise in a therapy focus, therapy model, or a focused client group. You'll move through four distinct stages: Beginner → Competent → Expert → Master*
Here's what happens at each stage:Beginner: You have basic k...
You've probably heard the advice: "Practice makes perfect."
Except it doesn't. Not really.
What makes the difference between an expert therapist with 20 years of experience and someone who's simply been there for twenty years?
Deliberate practice
That's not head down working, seeing client...
Let me tell you about Bishop, a competent chess player who spent thousands of hours playing speed chess. His improvement? Nearly zero.
Bishop got frustrated. He thought maybe he needed some luck, a different strategy, better opponents. But his real problem was simpler: he was stuck in what w...
Can I share something that's been lighting me up all year?
In 2025, I’ve had the honour of working with the first Therapist Adventures cohort. I’ve watched them challenge themselves, examine their clinical skills through practice and feedback, and stretch their professional growth into new areas...
This is part three of my newsletter on using values to help us live according to what matters most.
To revisit the key steps for part 1 and 2:
Key steps Part 1 - Click here to read part one
Key steps Part 2 - Click here to read part two
Part 3 - Balancing self and social valued actions:
Liv...
This is part three of my newsletter on using values to help us live according to what matters most.
To revisit the key steps for part 1 and 2:
Key steps Part 1 - Click here to read part one
Key steps Part 2 - Click here to read part two
Part 3 Balancing self and social valued actions:
Livin...
If you work with children navigating two homes, or adults who are doing their best to co-parent through separation, this is the webinar that will change how you support families.
Bridges Not Battlefields is happening next Thursday, and this is your final chance to register.
Every day, mental he...
You know that feeling when you're working with a client who's stuck?
They're giving you one-word answers. Or they're lost in rumination. Or they keep saying "I don't know" when you ask about what matters to them.
I've been there countless times in my own practice. And I've spent years developing...
Welcome to a space where psychology meets compassion and growth. Each month, I'll share practical wisdom drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you navigate life's challenges with greater psychological flexibility and purpose.
What you'll receive:
Evidence-based strategies to build resilience and foster wellbeing
Thoughtful reflections on mindfulness and present-moment awareness
Practical tools to help you connect with your values and create a rich, meaningful life
Updates on workshops, speaking events, and new resources
Whether you're a mental health professional, a parent supporting a young person, or someone on your own journey of growth, this newsletter offers a gentle guide to living fully with both the joy and the struggle that life brings.
Together, we'll explore how to create space for difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters most to you.
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