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Therapist Boundaries: When Kindness Gets in the Way

Therapist Boundaries: When Kindness Gets in the Way

by Josephine Hughes | Aug 19, 2026 | Ethical Practice

Counsellors and psychotherapists are generally very caring people who want the best for their clients.  This can result in them sacrificing their own wellbeing in their desire not to cause disappointment to the people they work with. In this episode of the Good...
How Do You Know if You’re Ready to Work with Trans Clients?

How Do You Know if You’re Ready to Work with Trans Clients?

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...
How to Recognise (and Prevent) Harm in the Therapy Room

How to Recognise (and Prevent) Harm in the Therapy Room

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...
Therapy for Mixed and Multiracial Clients – with Dr. Yvon Guest

Therapy for Mixed and Multiracial Clients – with Dr. Yvon Guest

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...
Trusting What Clients Know: Exploring Epistemic Justice in Therapy

Trusting What Clients Know: Exploring Epistemic Justice in Therapy

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...
How to Work Safely with Trauma Clients: What Therapists Need to Know

How to Work Safely with Trauma Clients: What Therapists Need to Know

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...
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