Ask The Therapist

In this episode, Sarah talks to Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, the founder of compassion focused therapy (CFT) and compassionate mind training (CMT).They talk about how Paul got into psychology, what attracts therapists to CFT and what he has learned from his long career in research and writing.Hear how to deal with feeling like you could have done more for your patients at around 17 minutes, why we need compassion at 20 minutes and Paul’s advice for new therapists at 33 minutes.Find out more about Paul Gilbert and the Compassionate Mind Foundation on their website - www.compassionatemind.co.ukBooks recommended - Mindful Compassion by Choden and Paul GilbertCompassion focused therapy, clinical practice and applications, by Paul Gilbert and Gregoris Simos Respark: Igniting Hope and Joy After Trauma and Depression by Graham MusicExistential psychotherapy by Irvin D. YalomCognitive Therapy of Depression by Aaron T. BeckArchetype, attachment, analysis by Jean KnoxLet's Keep in Touch  For a weekly delivery of mindset