Theory & training Articles
The route to becoming a psychotherapist in the UK is far from straightforward. There are actually three ways to becoming a registered psychotherapist. One way is to take a counselling diploma then continue on to a psychotherapy MA from there. This can be a cheaper option if finances are a concern. (See our article on...
What is the ‘shadow’ self according to psychology? The ‘shadow’ is the side of your personality that contains all the parts of yourself that you don’t want to admit to having. It is at first an unconscious side. It is only through effort to become self-aware that we recognise our shadow. Although many infer the shadow...
Trying to decide what counselling course in London is for you can be seriously overwhelming. First, there is the decision between training to be a counsellor or a psychotherapist (for more on the differences in the UK, read our article on ‘Counselling vs Psychotherapy‘). Then there is the sheer number of courses. There are many...
In psychology, ‘schemas’ are the patterns of thinking that your mind creates to organise and understand the information it takes in. How does this new information slot in with what you already know? What can you therefore expect from this experience/ person/ situation? You could see a schema as a sort of ‘mind shortcut‘. It’s...
Carl Jung, the leading thinker of our times who bought the idea of archetypes to psychology*, did not have a knack for presenting ideas clearly. He himself freely admitted to this (and anyone who has tried to read one of his earlier books will attest to it!). This has left archetypes a sometimes confusing and...
Heard about ‘positive psychology‘, but brushed it off because you are a realist? Or it sounded a bit too ‘shiny happy people’ to take seriously? The name of positive psychology is misleading. Read on to learn the misunderstandings about the positive psychology movement that might be stopping you from accessing it’s useful tools. 7 Myths About...
The collective unconscious was a radical concept in its time. Created by Carl Jung, it was the idea that separated Jung from the theories — and ultimately friendship – of Sigmund Freud. While the alliance between Freud and Jung didn’t stand the test of time, Jung’s idea itself ultimately did, and the collective unconscious arguably...
Comorbidity – it’s a strange sounding word that can seem intimidating. What does it mean if your mental health care worker or psychiatrist mentions comorbidity when explaining your psychological health? What is comorbidity? In the field of psychology, comorbidity means that you don’t just have one diagnosable mental health issue, but the symptoms of two...
Notice certain official logos repetitively appearing on websites when seeking a therapist? Or read that a counsellor or psychotherapist is ‘registered’? What is this about, and how does it affect you? What is a ‘registered therapist’? A registered therapist is a counsellor, counselling psychologist, or psychotherapist who has attained the sufficient advanced level of education,...
You might have seen the term ‘evidence-based’ on different psychology and psychotherapy sites. It sounds impressive — but what does it really mean? A Definition of ‘Evidence-Based’ The term ‘evidence based’ means that the best available facts and information have been taken into account. It’s a term mostly used in connection to health services, although...
