by Josephine Hughes | Apr 30, 2026 | Ethical Practice
Many therapists wish to provide an inclusive service but feel fearful about whether they are competent to work with transgender clients. They may be asking themselves questions such as: Do I know enough to work with this client group? What if I get it wrong? Is...
by Josephine Hughes | Nov 20, 2025 | Ethical Practice
Therapy is meant to heal – but sometimes, it hurts. Harm in therapy isn’t always obvious, and many clients struggle to name what’s gone wrong. Therapist and trainer Erin Stevens (she/they) recently spoke to me about how harm can happen in therapy – even...
by Josephine Hughes | Oct 16, 2025 | Ethical Practice
How can therapists support mixed and multiracial clients more effectively in the therapy room? In this episode of Good Enough Counsellors, I’m joined by Dr. Yvon Guest — a therapist,writer and trainer whose work centres on race, identity and wellness. Yvon brings her...
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...
