Healers with Hustles Healing through creativity: Anna Oliver on burnout, being a psychologist, and podcasting
Nov 21, 2024
43:58
Does my psychologist like me? We've all had that thought as we left a session (or clicked "Leave Meeting"). It's a relatable worry, but what’s really going on in the minds of therapists?
In this episode, Caitlin chats with Anna Oliver, a psychologist from Leeman, WA, about her journey coming back from burnout through a private practice and podcast. They discuss balancing therapy work with creative passions and redefining what it means to be a psychologist. This heartfelt conversation is not to be missed!
Tune in to learn:
- Anna's early passion for psychology during her teenage years
- Her experience working as a youth centre worker and drug counsellor
- How a sea-change and stepping away from the field provided her clarity
- The significant role of therapy and taking time off in her burnout recovery
- How Anna's creative itch led her to the idea of podcasting
- The inception of her podcast "Does My Psychologist Like Me?"
- How being creative outside of therapy enriches her clinical work
- The unique dynamics of working as a psychologist in a rural setting
- Why clients seek a genuine connection with their therapists
- Anna's plan to explore diverse income streams and workshops
- Anna's experience interviewing her own psychologist
Connect with Anna
Anna Oliver Psychology - Instagram
Does My Psychologist Like Me - Instagram
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