Welcome to the final guest episode of Season One of A Therapeutic Hour. Today, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Plumbly, who works extensively with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, and burnout. Claire’s insights on burnout resonate powerfully in today’s world, where relentless demands push our nervous systems into survival mode, leaving us struggling to make clear decisions, rest, or even connect with others. She helps us understand why burnout is so hard to escape and how it differs from stress. Drawing from polyvagal theory, EMDR and her extensive experience, Claire also shares practical techniques to manage our nervous system before it manages us.

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For more on Dr Claire Plumbly's work, check out: https://www.drclaireplumbly.com/

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Ever heard of Yin Yoga? In this episode, I’m joined by Gavin Carroll, a Yin Yoga expert whose practice has not only transformed others but saved him. Inspired by Madonna in the '90s, Gavin became a qualified teacher, blending ancient wisdom with modern practice. Join us as Gavin shares the healing power and wisdom of Yin Yoga and discover how this practice can bring deep relaxation and balance into your life.

This is A Therapeutic Hour..

For more on Gavin’s work, check out:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/yogawithgavin/⁠

For more on my work, you can find me at:

• LinkedIn: ⁠Michelle Overton⁠

• Instagram: ⁠Mental Wellbeing Services UK⁠

• Website: ⁠https://mentalwellbeingservices.co.uk/⁠

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In this episode, we sit down with award-winning body image psychotherapist Tara O'Donoghue to explore how self-compassion and body neutrality can help women break free from body shame. Tara shares transformative insights from her groundbreaking work on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and offers practical tools to overcome perfectionism and live more authentically. Join us for an empowering conversation about redefining self-worth beyond the constraints of the diet industry.

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For more on Tara's work, check out: https://homebasedtalkingtherapy.com/

For more on my work, you can find me at:

• LinkedIn: Michelle Overton
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Myira Khan is a multi-award-winning Accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor, Supervisor, Coach, Trainer, and Founder of the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN). She is also the author of Working Within Diversity – A Reflective Guide to Anti-Oppressive Practice in Counselling and Therapy, published in July 2023. With over 14 years of clinical experience, Myira delivers workshops, trainings, and events internationally on diversity and anti-oppressive practice.

In this episode, we explore how psychodynamic therapy works, focusing on making unconscious relationship blueprints conscious. We also dive into Myira’s pioneering work on - working within diversity and anti-oppressive practices in counselling.

This is A Therapeutic Hour.

For more on Myira's work, check out: https://www.myirakhancounselling.co.uk/

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• LinkedIn: Michelle Overton
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This episode has a slightly different take, I am in conversation with my cranial sacral therapist (CST) Priti Cole’s. I share some of my own experiences of accessing this incredibly healing body work therapy, which has been described as having counselling without having to talk. Priti is a qualified cranial sacral therapist, a body worker and a light worker. She has been working with the body for the last twenty years and facilitates the body’s natural inherent power of self healing, empowering people to live the life they want to.

This is.. A Therapeutic Hour

For more on Priti’s work -> ⁠http://www.priticoles.co.uk/⁠

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Website:⁠⁠ https://mentalwellbeingservices.co.uk/⁠⁠

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What does it really mean to "be a man"? In this episode, I talk with James Hawes, a person-centred psychotherapist who has dedicated his career to helping boys and men build emotional fitness. With years of experience working with thousands of men, James offers his perspective on the construction of masculinity and the often unspoken "male code."

We explore how James creates supportive spaces where men can connect on a deeper level and show up for each other. . If you want to better understand the emotional world of men, this episode is definitely worth a listen.

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For more on Jame’s work, check out: https://www.jameshawes.org/

For more on my work, you can find me at:

• LinkedIn: Michelle Overton
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'When I embraced my vulnerability and came out proud with my mental illness, many others also wanted to be heard, enough of us to start a cultural revolution...' Prof Ahmed Hankir.

Join us for a deeply inspiring episode of "A Therapeutic Hour" as we welcome Professor Ahmed Hankir, a multi-award-winning psychiatrist with an extraordinary journey. He has received numerous accolades, including the Royal College of Psychiatrists Foundation Doctor of the Year and the Royal College of Psychiatrists Core Psychiatric Trainee of the Year awards, marking the highest level of achievement in psychiatry in the UK. Not only is Dr. Hankir an expert in mental health, but he also brings a unique perspective through his own lived experiences of having a mental ill health condition.

This is.. A Therapeutic Hour

For more Professor Ahmed’s work check out:

⁠https://www.ahmedhankir.com/about⁠

For more about my work check out:

Website:⁠ https://mentalwellbeingservices.co.uk/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-overton-79882148/⁠

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"Join me for A Therapeutic Hour as I chat with Alice Law, co-founder of the 'Unstressable' online community along with Mo Gawdat, ex-Chief Business Officer of Google X. Alice is a Stress Management Consultant and co-author of the Sunday Times and Amazon best-seller Unstressable with Mo. Together, they are on a mission to help take 1 million people a year out of stress. Over the past year, I've learned invaluable techniques as part of this community. Alice has turned her wounds into wisdom and pain into power, dedicated to helping others identify, limit, and manage stress.”

This is A Therapeutic Hour.

For more on Alice’s work, check out: ⁠byalicelaw.com⁠

For more on my work, you can find me at:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-overton-79882148/⁠

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Whether you're seeking to understand yourself better, navigate your emotions, or simply find inspiration, my podcast 'A Therapeutic Hour' is here to guide you on your journey inwards together. Join me, Michelle Overton, a Person-Centred Counsellor, Director of Mental Wellbeing Services UK, and a fellow human being learning to manage my own journey of trauma, grief, and anxiety. In this bi-weekly podcast, we'll delve into the transformative power of therapy with world-leading mental health experts, sharing insights into how you can support your journey toward self-healing.