The decor of a therapy office can have a significant impact on the atmosphere and overall experience of the therapy session. By designing therapy spaces with these considerations in mind, mental health professionals can create an environment that is conducive to effective treatment and supports the well-being of their clients. Even if we aren’t completely…
Many of us struggled during all the lockdowns. Relationships were put to the test as couples were living on top of each other 24 hours a day with nowhere to escape. Even the strongest relationships started to show signs of fraying. It’s no wonder that Australians turned to the new phenomenon of telehealth therapy to…
Presented by Dr. Naomi Crafti This seminar will explore both the evidence based practice (research) and practice based evidence (clinician/client experience) in support of working with clients ‘In Recovery’. What does Recovery Based Practice mean and what does it look like? Using case studies based on research and lived experience, this seminar will: • Compare…
Presented by Ashleigh Plozza and Clare Davies Connect & Learn is a series of case-based webinars funded by the DH, designed to support AOD clinicians throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria. Webinars are presented by experienced clinicians currently working in the AOD sector and facilitated by Turning Point. Connect & Learn is a free webinar but registration is essential: register…
Eating Disorder Essentials Online Course ABOUT THIS COURSE This course provides a solid foundation to enable you to successfully recognise and treat a range of eating disorders. This comprehensive eating disorders course is in line with the latest thinking from a range of psychological approaches. You will learn practical and effective skills that will enable you…
For the 100th and final episode The Australia Counselling Podcast, we invited psychotherapist Bill O’Hanlon back, who had one of the most downloaded episodes of all 100 episodes. Bill’s solution-oriented approach is a powerful approach to working with clients that can help discover their own abilities and dissolve their resistance to change. In this interview Bill discusses: how…
The Australia Counselling Podcast has come a long way since I published the first podcast on September 8, 2013. In just over 2 years the podcast has been downloaded over 63,000 times and listened to in 98 countries across the world. So for episode 99 I decided to go back through the archives and see which…
Have you ever wondered why someone chooses one therapist over another when searching online? Believe it or not, there’s a whole psychology behind choosing a therapist online. And when it comes to online counselling directories, visitors often have hundreds of therapists to choose from. So we spoke with Vancouver-based marketing coach and copywriter Juliet Austin…
Have you ever had the experience of doing great work with a client, but then for some reason progress stalls? You’ve reached a therapeutic impasse and no matter which direction you go, you can’t seem to make headway. It’s not uncommon for clients to get stuck in therapy, but the key is knowing what to…
A strong, direct connection exists between therapy and communication. When therapists and counsellors are able to communicate effectively, they are able to deliver great value to their clients. They can better understand their clients’ situation. They can provide insight and guidance in a clear, professional and relevant manner. Communication plays a crucial role in building…
