by Josephine Hughes | Sep 18, 2025 | Ethical Practice
We often talk about listening as one of the most important skills in therapy. But what if listening isn’t enough? In this week’s Good Enough Counsellors podcast, I talk to therapist, trainer and writer Nicola Blunden about something that many therapists have never...
by Josephine Hughes | Sep 4, 2025 | Ethical Practice
Working with trauma clients can feel daunting – especially for newly qualified therapists or those without specialist training. When I first started, I didn’t truly understand what trauma did to people’s bodies and nervous systems. I offered a space to talk, but...
by Josephine Hughes | Jul 31, 2025 | Ethical Practice
When you think of ADHD, mindfulness and CBT might not be the first therapeutic tools that come to mind. Many clients with ADHD – and therapists too – find traditional approaches frustrating. They might struggle with structure, repetition, or demands to...
by Josephine Hughes | Jul 3, 2025 | Ethical Practice
Understanding masculinity, shame, and intersectionality in the therapy room When supporting male survivors of sexual abuse, therapists often face unspoken challenges. Stigma, silence, and shame continue to shape the experiences of men, boys, and trans men who have...
by Josephine Hughes | Jun 26, 2025 | Ethical Practice
When you’re trying to grow your private practice it’s important to think about what might be missing from your profile. Inadvertently, if you’re not including an equality and diversity statement, you may be missing out on clients who need to know that they’re...
by Josephine Hughes | Jun 5, 2025 | Ethical Practice
In this episode of Good Enough Counsellors, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeanine Connor – psychodynamic psychotherapist, author, and editor of the BACP Children, Young People and Families Journal. Jeanine has worked with adolescents for over 25 years,...
