Links/Articles


Recommended Private Therapists


Local practitioners:


Tina Welch  Reg MBACP (Online)

Online therapy:

Duncan E. Stafford Reg MBACP (Accred) (Cambridge, Bristol and Online)


Articles


Here you can find links to some of my blog archive, which I've divided into categories:


Professional Standards, Regulation and Public Interest

Raymond Holland (Ray Bott-Holland) - UKCP Disciplinary Hearing

The ongoing battle of protecting clients from struck off therapists - August 2016

Unsafe Spaces - Why we need regulation (May 2016)



Who is publicising the accredited registers? - PSA response (July 2015)

Guest Blogger Patrick Killeen - Accredited Registers vs Protected Titles (July 2015)


If I had the power to regulate counselling (April 2015)

A new name for the PSA's registers for counselling and psychotherapy (February 2015)

Regulation - a client and therapist friendly way forward? (November 2014)


The problems with a voluntary regulatory scheme (Sept 2014)


Spreading the word on AVRs - the Professional Standards Authority responds (Sept 2014)

The Regulation of Counselling and Psychotherapy - What the Public Want (June 2013)

A resource for people who have experienced harmful experiences in therapy is https://www.willwebeheard.org/support


Book reviews


Top 6 Books for Personal Development


Why Love Matters by Sue Gerdhardt


The Body Never Lies - The Lingering Effects of Cruel Parenting, by Alice Miller


Does Therapy Work by Jane Barclay


Existential Psychotherapy by Irvin D Yalom


The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert


Sex in the Forbidden Zone by Peter Rutter


Snippets from Staring at the Sun by Irvin D Yalom


General topics

Meeting my professional hero - Irvin D Yalom

What to expect in your therapy session

Top 5 Lifestyle Tips - Things to help the counselling  process

Counselling and coaching for weight loss (May 2018)

Counselling for divorce and separation


Depression as a Tool for Change

Perspective on Panic Attacks

Article on working with trauma published by Counsellors Cafe (March 2017)

Therapists and holidays (September 2017)

On Therapists and Retiring (October 2018)

Seasonal Affective Disorder - Time to Stop Being SAD


Video Game Addiction

Online Relationships


'Counselling' a rescue dog

Martial Arts and Psychotherapy


Mindfulness and Martial Arts

Personality Testing Tool - Myers-Briggs

Working with Ex-Boarders

Learn more about transphobia

Short piece on gay conversion therapy

Challenging prejudices around sex work

A pluralistic approach to therapy


Counselling Techniques

My struggles with a pure CBT approach


REBT versus CBT





3 comments:

Anonymous said...

What an inspirational and informative website. Thank you.
Wayne (soon to qualify Counsellor)

Amanda Williamson (She/her) said...

Thank you Wayne. Good luck with your continued journey.
Amanda

Clove-Mind said...

Thank you for sharing the resources page on Amanda Williamson Counselling's website. I found the resources to be informative and helpful for those seeking support with mental health issues.
The page provides a variety of resources, such as self-help worksheets, books, and links to other mental health organizations. I appreciate the author's emphasis on the importance of seeking professional help when needed, but also providing resources for those who may not have access to therapy or are seeking additional support.
I think the self-help worksheets are particularly useful for individuals who may not be ready to seek therapy but still want to work on their mental health. The page also includes a recommended reading list that covers a variety of mental health topics, such as anxiety and depression, and can be a helpful starting point for individuals looking to educate themselves on these issues.
Overall, I think the resources page provides valuable information and support for individuals seeking to improve their mental health. It's great to see that the author is providing a variety of resources and emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help when needed.
Online therapy for depression

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