In this episode, Wendy explains the role self-reflection plays in identifying our personal values. By exploring our thoughts, emotions, and sensations we can uncover our true desires and fully understand what is important to us. Providing us with the clarity we need to live by our values and prioritise what really matters to us so that we can live truly fulfilling lives.

Wendy shares some simple exercises you can use to identify your values.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• If you had reached the age of 85, what is it that you will have wanted to achieve? – this powerful question can help you to identify what matters to you the most.
• Think about what you would do if you were totally free to make your own choices.
• Look at what is working for you already to help you to identify what you need more of.
• Actively work to develop more meaningful relationships.
• Look at your leisure and play values as well.

BEST MOMENTS

‘If  you took away the barriers, what it is you like to do?’

‘Take some time to think about your health benefits.’

‘Take your time.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.wendycastelino.com 

https://www.instagram.com/wendycastelino/

https://www.youtube.com/@wendycastelino798 

https://twitter.com/WendyCastelino 

ABOUT THE HOST

Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential.

Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience.

Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own.

Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com.

Podcast Description

Welcome to "Don't Get a Therapist - Yet!" Wendy Castelino, a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, aims to support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their full potential. Although Wendy is passionate about providing individual therapy, there are limitations with this approach. This platform, therefore, is dedicated to offering self-help strategies which are designed to enhance personal well-being. The objective is not to discourage people from accessing therapy but to motivate a broader audience to explore therapeutic resources that are simple and effective to use.

This podcast aims to encourage people to make positive choices about therapy and to find a therapy that suits their individual needs. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome mental health struggles.

Today, Wendy is joined by Wendy Firmin-Price who helps people to heal their hearts and minds through interactions with horses. Wendy explains how this works and why it is especially good for teenagers.

They also discuss the therapy that finally enabled Wendy to lose weight in her 60s. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When you crash diet, your body stops feeling safe and rebels.
• The relationship you have with yourself is as important as the relationship you have with food.
• Be accountable. Listen to your body and your emotions.
• Horses can read energy. They quickly reveal people´s issues.
• Modern teenagers are under constant stress.
• Often when you heal the parent the teenager´s issues improve.
• Nature promotes healing.

BEST MOMENTS

‘That was a huge thing – learning to love me again.’

‘I was able to borrow her belief in me until I found my own.’

‘We have underestimated the power of nature.’

RESOURCES

https://www.theheartcentreuk.com

https://www.healingheartsandmindswithhorsescic.org/

Books

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.wendycastelino.com 

https://www.instagram.com/wendycastelino

https://www.youtube.com/@wendycastelino798 

https://twitter.com/WendyCastelino 

ABOUT THE HOST

Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential.

Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience.

Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own.

Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com.

Podcast Description

Welcome to "Don't Get a Therapist - Yet!" Wendy Castelino, a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, aims to support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their full potential. Although Wendy is passionate about providing individual therapy, there are limitations with this approach. This platform, therefore, is dedicated to offering self-help strategies which are designed to enhance personal well-being. The objective is not to discourage people from accessing therapy but to motivate a broader audience to explore therapeutic resources that are simple and effective to use.

This podcast aims to encourage people to make positive choices about therapy and to find a therapy that suits their individual needs. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome mental health struggles

Wendy introduces us to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), the main therapy she offers. She briefly explains what it is and how it works.

Wendy uses the example of someone who was attacked as a child and, as an adult, felt that it would happen again if she left her home. She shares the step-by-step process that was used to enable this person to overcome that fear.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Our thoughts and feelings influence our behaviours.
• Identifying and understanding distorted thought patterns enables us to challenge their accuracy and change destructive patterns of behaviour.
• CBT is very effective for people with phobias, addictions, depression, and anxiety disorders. Including OCD and other conditions.
• The therapist and client create a shared understanding of what the problems are.
• It is a highly personalised form of therapy.

BEST MOMENTS

‘CBT helps us to understand that our thoughts and feelings influence our behaviours. ´

‘Conceptualisation is a key component of CBT.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.wendycastelino.com 

https://www.instagram.com/wendycastelino

https://www.youtube.com/@wendycastelino798 

https://twitter.com/WendyCastelino 

ABOUT THE HOST

Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential.

Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience.

Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own.

Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com.

Podcast Description

Welcome to "Don't Get a Therapist - Yet!" Wendy Castelino, a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, aims to support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their full potential. Although Wendy is passionate about providing individual therapy, there are limitations with this approach. This platform, therefore, is dedicated to offering self-help strategies which are designed to enhance personal well-being. The objective is not to discourage people from accessing therapy but to motivate a broader audience to explore therapeutic resources that are simple and effective to use.

This podcast aims to encourage people to make positive choices about therapy and to find a therapy that suits their individual needs. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome mental health struggles.