Breaking the Taboo; Why Therapists Need Their Own Therapy

In today’s episode we are approaching a topic some of you may find yourself avoiding; the importance of getting therapy as a therapist.

Although it is a requirement in many qualifying courses, attending therapy as you progress in your career can be seen as taboo.

To interrogate this somewhat uncomfortable topic, Ellie was joined by the wonderful Patricia Barber. Patricia is an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and Director of Psychology at My Psychology Ireland. Patricia is a firm believer in attending her own therapy, and she shares with Ellie why she believes having your own therapy can make you a better therapist.

You can find Patricia at her practice My Psychology Ireland, on Instagram and Facebook. She is also the host of the Thinking about Therapy podcast.

The Facebook group Patricia mentions in the episode for private psychologists in the UK can be found here.