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Not sure where to get started? Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.ukGet your copy of Sarah's downloadable CBT Journal HERE: https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/ In this episode:00.20: Sarah shares her story of how she started with journaling for her mental health after being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid04:30: What benefits of journaling did Sarah notice after she made journaling a habit?08.20: What Sarah found when she started researching the benefits of journaling further13.00 How journaling can bridge the gap to going to therapy - if therapy isn't readily available or if you don't feel ready for therapy yet15.45 How journaling engages both the left and right side of the brain and why this is important17.00 How can you get started with journaling for your mental health18.30 How you can take a more structured approach to journaling with Sarah's

Not sure where to get started? Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk In this episode:0.20 Sarah introduces Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and gives an overview of what it means, how it works and what mental health conditions it can be helpful for2.30 How do we know Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is so effective?3.00 How much does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focus on the past? What does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy actually focus on?4.45 Why your relationship with your therapist is so important and how to choose the right therapist for you5.50 What is the aim of having Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?7.00 What is your first Cognitive Behavioural Therapy session going to be like? How can you prepare for your first therapy session?8.55 How many therapy sessions do you need?11.40 How often should you have therapy sessions?12.30 What is your therapist thinking abo

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.ukIn this episode:00.12 Sarah introduces her first solo episode on the Ask the Therapist podcast and discusses what things she has planned for this series01.45 Why is having a clinical supervisor important as a therapist?03.00 Sarah reveals that most people that come to therapy avoid telling their therapists the whole story and what they really need help with04.50 Why is avoiding telling the whole story in therapy a problem?07.10 What is the biggest predictor of a successful result from therapy?07.53 Why do we avoid talking about the tough stuff in therapy?09.00 What does therapy drift mean?10.05 Are you hiding your struggles, thoughts and feelings behind certain personality traits like humour?12.20 What you can say to your therapist to help you overcome avoidance13.45 Why we wear a social mask and realising that not everyo

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk In this episode:1.20 Claudia introduces herself and her functional approach to nutrition and mental health 4.15 What are the different ways that Claudia supports her clients? And how is nutrition linked to treating depression? 11.20 What made Claudia so interested in nutrition therapy? Claudia shares her own journey of overcoming depression with the holistic approach she discovered 23.10 How exactly does nutrition support our mental health? 28.40 What therapy has Claudia had herself and what did she learn from her experiences? Why is connecting with the right therapist for you so important? 33.20 What did Claudia find the most helpful in improving her mood? 40.30 Claudia shares her daily practices for maintaining her physical and mental health 43.20 What would Claudia say to her 15 year old self? Join our FREE Facebook G

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk EMDR Masterclass training https://emdrmasterclass.com/In this episode:4.17 Michael introduces himself and his story to becoming leading EMDR therapist and trainer6.55 Michael explains what Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is11.10 What is EMDR most helpful for?12.50 Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy for treating phobias15.37 What is trauma? How can you recognise trauma?21.20 Will the demand for this type of therapy increase as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic? Can EMDR therapy help people suffering during and after the pandemic?27.00 How does EMDR work and how does EMDR affect the brain?35.20 Can EMDR therapy be delivered effectively online?41.40 How did Michael achieve an OBE award?43.20 Where can you find a qualified and reputable EMDR therapist?44.45 How does Michael'

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk In this episode:2.22 Amanda introduces herself and how she became a coach4.50 What is "grey area drinking" and how is it different to alcoholism6.50 How did Amanda transition from "grey area drinking" to quit drinking all together?11.18 What did Amanda and her clients find to be the most challenging part of giving up drinking alcohol?12.50 What are the best benefits Amanda and her clients have noticed since quitting drinking alcohol15.30 The chemical effects of alcohol on the body and on mental health16.25 Does alcohol actually make more confident or funnier?18.30 Alcohol consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic and how you can manage stress without alcohol23.30 Where do you start if you're thinking of stopping drinking alcohol?25.30 How long does it take to stop drinking alcohol?30.00 Amanda's community-driven approach

  If you have enjoyed the episode you can download Becky's free guide ‘How to cope with Menopause anxiety’ -  here  https://bit.ly/3418y0j Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk In this episode:2.14 Sarah welcomes Becky and Becky takes us through her journey to opening her private practice which she works in today4.10 What Becky loves about working in her private practice5.10 Why did Becky choose to specialise in mental health during the menopause?10.00 What are the common struggles women come to Becky with?11.00 Menopause is unique for every woman and the changes that happen affects different women in different ways13.10 Becky's fresh perspective on the menopause being a "workout for the soul". Changing the narrative around the menopause16.40 Hormonal shifts during menopause and adrenal fatigue18.35 Addressing the taboo and lack of understanding around menop

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk In this episode:1.12 Emma introduces herself2.05 Emma  shares where her journey through depression started9.50 What made Emma reach out to a counsellor for the first time?10.05 Emma's first experiences with counselling for depression14.48 Turning negative thoughts into positive ones18.52 Emma's attitude towards medication for depression22.15 What did Emma find most helpful when overcoming depression?26.20 How was ECBC born?32.40 Emma's ambitions for ECBC39.45 What would Emma say to herself if she could go back in time? Join our FREE Facebook Group for CBT Psychotherapists by clicking HERE Join our FREE Facebook Group for daily support with your psychological well-being by clicking HERE Follow Sarah Rees:

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk 2.45 Dr Hayley Quinn introduces herself4.53 How has Hayley's career developed?11.52 How has compassion focused therapy impacted Hayley and her career?17.41 What have been the most helpful things in Hayley's recovery and health?26.10 Balancing rest and risk30.00 Hayley's decision to start her own private practice33.00 Adapting diets and forming healthy habits39.00 Overcoming angry thoughts with compassion42.00 Hayley's advice for those suffering chronic illness and struggling to find hope46.00 Hayley's advice for those considering therapy48.00 Resources Hayley recommends49.50 What would Hayley say to her 15 year old self? Join our FREE Facebook Group for CBT Psychotherapists by clicking HERE Join our FREE Facebook Group for daily support with your psychological well-being by clicking HERE Follow Sarah Rees:

In today's episode Sarah and Sarah discuss...1.45 Sarah introduces today's guest, also called Sarah12.33 What is social anxiety?15.00 How much anxiety is a normal amount? How can you tell whether your anxiety needs to be treated?17.12 Do we know what causes social anxiety?22.55 The impact of social media and techology on social anxiety25.40 How can Cognitive Behvioural Therapy be used to treat social anxiety?27.40 Are your coping mechanisms actually making your anxiety worse?34.45 Seeking therapy for social anxiety37.30 The most important thing when you're looking for a therapist39.00 Tips for people with social anxiety44.40 Are there any helpful resources available for social anxiety?45.40 Is being introverted the same as having social anxiety?50.00 What advice would Sarah give her 15 year old self? Resources mentioned:Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0141029196Overcoming Anxiety by Gillian Butler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Overcoming-Social-Anxiety-Shyness

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk In this episode Sarah and Nicole discuss:2.00 What is functional medicine?5.55 How did Nicole get in to functional medicine and nutrition?7.55 What conditions do patients go to Nicole with?12.20 Do nutritionists judge you for what you eat?13.05 Why educating people about health is so important15.40 What do nutritionists eat?17.40 How to find balance and be social without feeling guilty18.30 How is the gut linked to the brain?21.30 The gut and anxiety26.10 What nutrients can help with anxiety?34.20 What foods can help with depression?35.35 How is sleep beneficial for mental health?39.30 How many fruits and vegetables do we need to eat in a day?50.38 How can you find Nicole online?53.00 What 5 things can you do to improve your nutrition today? Join our FREE Facebook Group for CBT Psychotherapists by clicking HERE Join our

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk In this episode Sarah and Peter discuss:(0.40) When is Compassionate Focused Therapy appropriate?(2.25) What is Eye Movement Desensitising Reprocessing?(5.05) Peter introduces himself(6.30) How Peter started his journey with therapy(15.40) The Compassion Focused Therapy model and the important of the Soothing System(24.10) Peter's experience with EMDR therapy(32.08) The key components of Peter's recovery(33.54) Peter's daily practices to look after his mental fitness(39.00) How writing about his story was helpful(42.50) What advice would give his 15-year old self?(46.20) What would Peter say to anyone thinking about therapy? Books mentioned:The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self-Confidence by Mary WelfordCompassion Focused Therapy For Dummies by Mary WelfordThe Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert12 Rules For Lif

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk Join our FREE Facebook Group for CBT Psychotherapists by clicking HERE Join our FREE Facebook Group for daily support with your psychological well-being by clicking HERE: Follow Sarah Rees:

Find out more about Nicky here - Procecutors Documentary Nicky's website Nicky on Facebook Northwich Radio Station Blog - Training on grief and recover Learn more about Sarah Join the Facebook group - [Ask The Therapist ] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/sarahdrees.co.uk/) Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Follow Sarah Rees:

In this episode, I talk with Patricia Murphy a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a background in Nursing and working in the NHS. Patricia takes us through her fascinating career journey to where she is today working in Private Practice and taking the lead on Women and Gender Minority issues. Prepare yourself for some giggles we really enjoyed our chat. Learn more about me on my website Links and references mentioned in this episode Patricia’s website Women and Gender Minorities Equality SIG BABCP The Heartland: finding and losing schizophrenia - Nathan Filer The Shock of the Fall - Nathan Filer Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Follow Sarah Rees:

Sarah is the host of the podcast Ask The Therapist and this week Sarah’s answering the questions. Sarah has worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years, she is a registered Mental Health Nurse and a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Sarah has a private practice in Wilmslow, Cheshire where she sees her private clients and she runs the Facebook Group also called Ask The Therapist. Alongside her clinical work, Sarah has created a self-help tool for people considering therapy or who have an interest in CBT and  want to understand their minds and work on developing the best versions of themselves the tool is available on her website and is called  The CBT Journal. Sarah helps other therapist set up in private practice in the Facebook Group she runs jointly with Heather called [CBT in Private Practice](https://www.facebook.com/groups/115600919128550/. She provides supervision to a small number of other therapist delivering CBT in private practice. Sarah is passionate about working with pe

In this episode, I talk with person-centred counsellor Elaine Bramhall. Elaine has been in the caring professions for many years, she qualified as a midwife in 1997 and worked in this role for 10 years before moving on to work in oncology and end of life care, where she supported staff to develop more effective communication skills when working with people who need the best possible communication style. Elaine now divides her time between providing counselling here in Wilmslow to individuals and couples along with also providing communication and skills training to other health care professionals. ,Elaine talks about her journey where she has cared and supported people from the first moments of their life to the last moments and she gives an insight of working with and coping with bereavement and grief. So time to grab your cup of tea and take some time to listen and reflect. Learn more about me on my website [Elaine's website] (https://elainebramhall.co.uk/) Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more abo

In this episode, I talk with Chris Winson. Chris was a senior manager in the corporate world until he experienced depression, with the help of a therapist trained in Compassion Focused Therapy, Chris worked towards recovery and embarked on a journey of creating a community on Twitter #365daysofcompassion. Chris is now in his first year of a psychology degree, he’s a wonderful writer and also shares his journey on his blog Underwater Breaths. Chris talks about the things we all need to be talking about, I know you will enjoy the conversation. Learn more about me on my website Links and references mentioned in this episode Chris’s Twitter and blog Twitter, website, book club, and Facebook group The blog post I wrote for Chris Paul Gilbert and The Compassionate Mind Foundation Nikki Trenchard Blurt Foundation Ask The Therapist - Episode #6 with Dr. Mary Welford Self-Help Sat Nav - Jim Lucas’ podcast Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Fol

Barry Price is an LA-based relationship coach who specialises in working with powerful women, Barry was trained by renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel and an ICF Accredited Coach Training School. His real gift and experience come from helping his powerful, successful Mom through her relationship ups-and-downs since he was eight years old. He brings a level of empathy, understanding and insight to powerful women’s relationships that no other male perspective offers. He believes that everyone deserves a loving, lasting healthy relationship where you are your powerful, authentic self. Learn more about me on my website Links and references mentioned in this episode Barry’s website, Instagram, and podcast Maria Schriver Esther Perel The Tools by Phil Stutz and Barry Michaels Tony Robbins Brené Brown Marianne Williamson Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Follow Sarah Rees:

In this episode, I talk with Dr Mary Welford who 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 working in school settings where she strives to improve the wellbeing of staff and students through developing compassionate approaches. Learn more about me on my website Links and references mentioned in this episode Compassionate Mind Foundation The Compassionate Mind - Paul Gilbert Compassion in Cornwall retreat Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies - Dr. Mary Welford Building Your Self-Confidence using Compassion Focused Therapy - Dr. Mary Welford #365daysofcompassion on Twitter Chris Winson on Twitter Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corn