Integrating Coaching and Counselling

My friend and colleague Carolyn Mumby has recently published an interesting article in BACP’s Private Practice magazine about the integration of coaching and counselling. Along with other practitioners, I was asked to contribute and here’s the outcome....

Secrets

Over the years I have been the recipient of many secrets. I keep them. In fact, I may not share them with anyone else* given my professional mandate to hold confidentiality. So I was fascinated to hear Frank Warren’s story about collecting secrets and,...

After a while

Listening to a podcast recently, I suddenly heard someone read aloud this poem. Haven’t heard it in years and her querulous voice reminded me how evocative Veronica Shoffstall’s words are: “After A While” After a whileyou learn the subtle...

Beginner’s mind

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few.” Shunryu Suzuki, Zen teacher You’ve probably heard this quote before. It reminds me that with each client, each session, I benefit from bringing...
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