The Myth of the Perfect Therapist with Samantha Lee
Is it true that you have to be "sorted" to be a counsellor? Josephine interviews Samantha Lee about her journey into private practice counselling and how she uses inner child therapy. Samantha shares her initial struggles and insecurities as a counsellor and how she overcame them. She discusses her experience with building a business page and finding her authentic voice through poetry and describes the importance of inner child work. The interview ends with a plea to therapists to consider what constitutes a "successful" private practice and how this is individual based on your circumstances.
In this episode:
Keywords
counselling, therapist, inner child, struggles, authenticity, vulnerability, continuous professional development, learning, inner child work, personal growth, courses, private practice, self-care, boundaries
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Struggles as a Counsellor
04:04 Finding Authenticity Through Poetry
11:36 The Power of Inner Child Work
15:55 Embracing Vulnerability as a Counsellor
25:27 The Importance of Continuous Professional Development
26:28 The Power of Inner Child Work in Therapy
27:54 Creating Courses Based on Personal Experience
33:44 Challenges and Adaptation in Building a Private Practice
35:04 Self-Care and Setting Boundaries for Therapists
36:01 The Role of Multiple Income Streams in Private Practice
37:51 Prioritising Long-Term Goals in Private Practice
43:30 Self-Love and Being Your Own Number One Fan
45:25 Physical Health and Self-Care for Therapists
47:47 Avoiding Comparison and Pressure in Private Practice
You can find Samantha's website and details of her course HERE and on Facebook at Samantha Lee Counselling
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My website: josephinehughes.com
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The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.
Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.
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