As the psychology world embraces online therapy as a convenient and accessible mental health resource, therapists are continually required to adapt their therapeutic approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a widely recognised and effective form of therapy that can be seamlessly integrated into online sessions but at Contextual Consulting we love to understand how […]
Chairwork has been used for over 100 years, with many therapists regarding it as one of their most powerful and exciting ways of working. Matthew Pugh and Tobyn Bell, founded their company Chairwork, specifically with the aim of promoting the application, research, and dissemination of chairwork in psychotherapy, supervision, and coaching. We sat down with […]
When it comes to delivering therapy, precision is key. We strive to be as precise as possible in our interventions to have a greater impact and help individuals in distress as quickly as possible. However, changing human behaviour is far from a straightforward process, unlike say getting a new fuel pump from your local car […]
Guest blog from Dr Ray Owen – Practical actions using the empty chair approach for dealing with grief You might have heard of the saying “there’s nothing so useful as a good theory”. In an area like grief, where there are many different theories – some of them well known – it sometimes feels like […]
Ray Owen has been a familiar face as a presenter with us for many years on the challenging topics of physical health, supporting clients with life-limiting conditions and clients coping with grief. He recently spoke at our charity fundraising workshop ‘Facing the Storm’, which raised thousands of pounds for the ACBS Developing Nations Training Fund. […]
This free manual, True Strength: A Compassion-Focused Therapy Approach for Working with Anger has been designed by Russell Kolts, who has very generously made it available as a free download. It was created to help individuals manage their anger through Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). The therapy is based on the CFT model developed by Paul Gilbert and incorporates […]
Russell Kolts public persona is that of a perpetually chill, zen, super-compassionate guy, all of the time. But that’s an oversimplification, as we found out when he tackled our fun, quick-fire questions designed to reveal the man behind the mask… What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for a dare? I haven’t been dared […]
We have great news for members and associate members of the American Psychological Association (APA): Contextual Consulting is now approved by the APA to sponsor continuing education (CE) for psychologists. This means that any live or on-demand training you undertake with us will be recognised with a full APA CE certificate. How do I get my CE certificate? […]
Russell Kolts public persona is that of a perpetually chill, zen, super-compassionate guy, all of the time. But that’s an oversimplification, as we found out when he tackled our fun, quick-fire questions designed to reveal the man behind the mask… What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for a dare? I haven’t been dared […]
Many of you will know Russ Harris because he’s giant in the world of ACT. You’ve probably heard of him, read his books or attended his workshops. He also has a well-developed sense of fun, so we thought he’d be up for some quick-fire interview questions. We’re happy to introduce you to the real Russ […]
About Hazel Anderson-Turner Hazel is a business psychologist and a mindset coach who specialises in resilience and leadership. Here’s how she explains her philosophy and coaching approach in her own words: A business psychologist is someone who not only understands what affects and influences employee behaviours, but why. Understanding what makes leaders and teams tick can help businesses to […]
What is Acceptance and Commitment Coaching? Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACC) is a rapidly growing area of coaching that is based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It offers a clear theoretical underpinning through which coaches can understand the underlying mechanisms and processes of any change that occurs, and how language and […]
My graduate school training at Lesley University was rooted in the philosophy of “self-as-instrument” with regards to the process of therapeutic change; that is to deeply know and effectively make use of oneself in evoking behavioural changes through the therapeutic relationship. Many years later, I continue to embrace and find this orientation helpful, albeit it […]
Yvonne Barnes-Holmes is a highly accomplished academic and clinician who has made significant contributions to the field of psychology. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching, training, publishing, and presenting. Before co-founding Perspectives Ireland, she was an Associate Professor in Behavior Analysis and a Senior Research Fellow at Ghent University. Despite her success, […]
Does practice really make perfect for therapists? The impact of therapist experience on client outcomes Summary The study investigated the relationship between therapist experience and therapy outcome. Longitudinal data from a large German university psychotherapy outpatient clinic was used to assess the effect of therapist experience on client outcomes. Results suggest no association between therapist […]
