A Bunch of Therapists

🎧 Join us for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with psychotherapist, teacher, clinical supervisor and businesswoman Amy Launder as she shares her journey from teenage aspiration to successful multi-faceted practice. This engaging discussion opens up crucial conversations about the business of caring, emotionally immature parents, loneliness, and the benefits of long-term therapy.

In this comprehensive episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Amy openly shares:
• Her journey from deciding to be a therapist as a teenager to qualifying in her mid-20s
• Early struggles with being taken seriously by clients and herself
• Successfully juggling a thriving private practice with other business interests
• Her specialisation in treating children of emotionally immature parents

This deeply informative conversation offers valuable insights for anyone interested in building a sustainable therapy practice, understanding family dynamics, or exploring the benefits of long-term therapeutic work.

🔍 Episode Highlights:
• Building credibility as a young therapist
• The business approach to therapy practice
• Treating children of emotionally immature parents
• Navigating difficult family relationships
• The origins and meaning of 'Flying Monkeys'
• Benefits of long-term therapy relationships

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A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.

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🎧 Join us for a fascinating and inspiring conversation with psychotherapist and fitness instructor Claudine van de Vyver as she shares her remarkable journey from experiencing crippling post-natal depression to becoming a therapist who uniquely combines body and mind work. This honest discussion opens up crucial conversations about post-natal mental health, dyslexia, and body dysmorphia.

In this powerful episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Claudine courageously shares:
• Her experience of crippling post-natal depression over two decades ago
• How life-changing therapy sparked her ambition to become a counsellor
• Overcoming dyslexia fears to complete counselling training
• Simultaneously training as both a therapist and yoga teacher

This deeply inspiring conversation offers valuable insights for anyone exploring the mind-body connection, working through post-natal challenges, or interested in overcoming academic fears to pursue their dreams.

🔍 Episode Highlights:
• Post-natal depression and seeking therapy
• Overcoming dyslexia to complete counselling training
• The connection between body and mind in healing
• Combining therapy practice with fitness instruction
• Creating safe spaces in both therapy room and fitness studio

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A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.

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🎧 Join us for an insightful and honest conversation with Mandy Wax, Senior Course Lead at The Awareness Centre Training School in London, as she shares the realities of learning to become a counsellor. This candid discussion opens up crucial conversations about the intellectual, emotional, and practical challenges of counselling training.

In this essential episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Mandy openly shares:
• Her transition from schoolteacher to psychotherapist
• Leading students through three years of intensive integrative counselling training
• The transformative yet challenging nature of counselling education
• Real struggles students face in their training journey

This deeply informative conversation offers valuable insights for anyone considering counselling training or currently navigating their studies in the field.

🔍 Episode Highlights:
• The reality of counselling training challenges
• Finding work-life balance during study
• Struggles with finding placements
• The pressure to work for free 
• The joyous and transformative aspects of learning therapy

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A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.

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🎧 Join us for a profound and moving conversation with integrative counsellor and trauma therapist Philippa Madden as she shares her extraordinary journey from the music business to becoming a specialist in trauma work. This raw and honest discussion opens up crucial conversations about grief, career transitions, and finding purpose through healing.

In this powerful episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Philippa courageously shares:
• Her transition from music industry to therapy after a relationship breakup
• Processing the loss of her father who died when she was just three years old
• Her transformative work with violent criminals in the prison system
• How conversations at The Awareness Centre sparked her therapeutic journey

This deeply moving conversation offers valuable insights for anyone exploring career changes, working through grief, or interested in trauma therapy and rehabilitation work.

🔍 Episode Highlights:
• Career transition from music business to therapy
• Processing childhood grief and father loss
• Working with offenders and complex PTSD
• The role of personal therapy in professional development
• Lola, Philippa's dog's, training as a therapy dog 

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A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.

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🎧 Join us for a profound and moving conversation with psychotherapeutic counsellor Frankie Johnson as he shares his extraordinary journey of identity, healing, and transformation. This raw and honest discussion opens up crucial conversations about trauma, racism, addiction, and the universal question of "Who Am I?"

In this powerful episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Frankie courageously shares:
• His experience of being fostered by a white family
• Navigating racism as the only black child in his community
• The journey through addiction and recovery
• His transformation from education to psychotherapy

This deeply moving conversation offers valuable insights for anyone exploring identity, working through trauma, or interested in the transformative power of therapy.

🔍 Episode Highlights:
• Understanding early childhood trauma
• The impact of racism on identity formation
• Journey from addiction to recovery
• Using lived experience in therapeutic practice
• Developing coping strategies for the present moment

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A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.

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🎧 Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Michaela McCarthy as she shares her journey from therapy client to CEO of The Awareness Centre in London. If you're interested in going behind the doors of the therapy room, this is your chance. 

In this debut episode of A Bunch of Therapists podcast, Michaela authentically shares:
• Her personal experience navigating addiction and mental health
• The transformative impact of her 27-year therapy journey
• Her transition into psychotherapy as a profession
• The story behind founding The Awareness Centre

This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in mental wellbeing, considering therapy, or curious about what therapy is really like.

🔍 Episode Highlights:
• Personal experiences with addiction and recovery
• The client-to-practitioner journey
• Building a leading London therapy centre
• Mental health advocacy and awareness

Connect with Michaela:
The Awareness Centre: https://theawarenesscentre.com/  
The Awareness Centre Training School: https://tactrainingschool.com/ 

🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel
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A Bunch of Therapists Podcast brings you authentic conversations about mental health and therapy. New episodes weekly.

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