In the first episode of Season 2 of The Art of Therapy, we return to the foundational skills that shape meaningful therapeutic work: observation and diagnosis.

Join Dr. Warrick Phipps and psychologist Marizaan Koen on an exploration of the role of trained observation in therapy, not simply as a passive process of noticing, but as an active, clinical tool that shapes the entire therapeutic journey. From the initial understanding of a client’s distress to the evolving strategies used in treatment, observation is deeply intertwined with diagnostic thinking. Rather than viewing diagnosis as a one-time step, this conversation highlights it as a recursive process—one that continually refines and deepens the work of therapy.

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Series 2 of The Art of Therapy is here. This all new series ventures deeper into the craft of psychotherapy, exploring not only what therapy is, but how to practise it more effectively.

Join Dr. Warrick Phipps and fellow psychologist Marizaan Koen as they unpack how the presentation of difficulties can shape the direction of therapy, as well as why particular interactions and relationships matter, and how communication and relational patterns connect to mental well-being.

This second season encompasses the how and why of therapy, in the hopes of elevating your practice and enhancing your therapy skills with every conversation.

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In Episode 15 of The Art of Therapy, we deepen the conversation about the integrative-interactional approach. We explore how different therapeutic lenses — person-centred, communication, and systems — combine to create a richer, higher-order way of seeing clients. This integration helps therapists observe more, understand more, and ultimately help more.

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we explore how to move beyond single-school approaches into an integrative-interactional model. By weaving together person-centred principles, communication theory, and systems thinking, therapists gain a powerful higher-order lens for practice. We discuss how this synthesis helps therapists adapt to each client’s unique needs, making therapy not only effective but truly an art of human connection.

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we talk about bridging the gap between knowing and doing. We explore how therapeutic theory becomes powerful when applied in real time, in the room, with the client in front of you. From integrating multiple approaches to staying grounded in the moment, we unpack what it takes to bring theory to life.

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we explore the interactional approach: how focusing on what happens between people (instead of within them) shifts therapeutic understanding. We break down the difference between intra-psychic and inter-psychic perspectives and introduce concepts like trained observation and inter-rater reliability. This is the final building block in our integrative framework.

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we explore the systems theory concept of wholeness. We discuss why the whole is other than the sum of its parts, how circular causality and interdependence shape therapeutic insight, and how using multiple theoretical lenses helps us work integratively.

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we explore the powerful shift from linear thinking to circular causality. What if behavior is not a straight line, but a loop? We unpack the systems perspective and how it helps therapists see interdependence, suspend blame, and better understand relational dynamics.

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we explore what it truly means to understand the client’s frame of reference. We talk about active listening, suspending your own perspective, and why it matters that the client feels understood—not just heard.

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