The #TherapistsConnect Podcast

Leila, Bernie, and Mel discuss weight stigma in counseling and psychotherapy. They explore the use of the word 'fat' as a neutral descriptor and reclaiming it. They highlight the prevalence of weight stigma and fat phobia in society, emphasizing the need to address biases. The speakers share concerns about unethical practices in counseling and psychotherapy and the importance of training counselors to address weight stigma. They also discuss the impact of the pandemic on therapy and the opportunities it has brought.

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect podcast, Dr Peter Blundell (@Twitter handle @drpeterblundell) interviews Lucia Sarmiento Verano (Twitter handle @SarmientoVerano). Lucia comes from a Sociology and Political Science background. She has always been interested in how people are affected by the environment and why they behave the way they do.  She has a postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute in London, and she is currently continuing her studies as a trainee Humanistic Psychotherapist.Lucia says "As a Humanistic practitioner my work rests on the belief that every person is valuable, and has the potential to achieve growth and healing with the help of a safe and supportive environment. With this in mind, I strive to provide this holding space for my clients to grow within the therapeutic relationship, always respecting their perspectives in order to help them discover their own answers". https://www.luciasarmientoverano.com/about-me/Send us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

The #TherapistsConnect podcast returns. In this first episode, Dr Peter Blundell & Caz Binstead discuss the upcoming Private Practice event in collaboration with Online Events. More details and ticket purchases can be found here - Private Practice 2021: Surviving and Thriving in Uncertain Times Tickets, Sat 6 Nov 2021 at 09:00 | EventbriteSend us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews therapist Erin Stevens (Twitter: @aclientfirst). Erin is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK. Erin has a blog which she says "provides a space for me to explore issues around counselling and psychotherapy as well as sharing my thoughts and occasionally my poetry too". Erin's other interests include ethics in counselling and psychotherapy, working with clients who have been harmed in therapy, and the therapeutic use of creative writing.Blog: https://aclientfirst.com/about/Practice Website: https://www.erinstevens.co.uk/aboutSend us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

Send us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews therapist Helen Clarke (Twitter : @SussexCounsell1) about her life and work. Helen is a Humanistic Integrative therapist working in West Sussex, her website is www.safespacesussex.co.uk. Send us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect Podcast, Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews Dr Dwight Turner (Twitter : @Dturner300) about his life and work. https://www.dwightturnercounselling.co.uk/  Dwight is a psychotherapist and supervisor in London. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton and he "casts an intersectional lens on privilege, supremacy, otherness and social justice". He has a book coming out in 2021 called 'Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Mockingbird'. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intersections-Privilege-Otherness-Counselling-Psychotherapy/dp/0367426773Send us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode of the #TherapistsConnect Podcast, Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews Susan Cousins. Susan works for the university secretary's office. Her role is senior compliance advisor for race, religion and belief at Cardiff University. She's a counsellor and therapist, as well as an author and has written a very popular book called "Overcoming Everyday Racism". Susan talks about her life and work as a therapists and author. Website: www.susancousins.com Twitter: @SusanCousins6For more information about #TherapistsConnect:Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInsta: TherapistsConnectFacebook:  https://facebook.com/TherConnect/Send us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews UK counsellor and psychotherapist Ciaran Hurley 9Twitter: @_CHCPC) who is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Ciaran works with adults, children and young people in a range of settings. He also has a background in nursing and has been a lecturer in nursing at both of the universities in Sheffield.Ciaran says "When I meet you as a new client, I think it’s important that we spend some time exploring the things that might be causing you difficulty at the moment. After that we’ll work together to identify the changes you’d like to make in your life. We’ll move on to make a plan of what to do next and I have a range of skills and techniques that I can use to help you". To find out more about Ciaran look at his website : www.ciaranhurley.com Send us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect

In this episode Dr Peter Blundell (Twitter: @drpeterblundell) interviews Victoria Nelson (Twitter: @VNels0n). Victoria is a psychotherapeutic TA Counsellor. She's also a deaf therapist and runs an organisation called Deaf4Deaf (https://www.deaf4deaf.com), which is a team of Deaf mental health counsellors, and psychotherapists from a variety of different backgrounds. They are passionate about deaf mental health, and Victoria is a keen campaigner around this specific issue. Deaf4Deaf's aim is to help people receive counselling in their preferred communication style of choice.Send us a text#TherapistsConnect is a platform for connecting therapists. Website: www.Therapists-Connect.comTwitter: @Therapists_CInstagram: @TherapistsConnectFacebook: @TherConnectOrigins of #TherapistsConnect