The Therapy Show
Episodes
244. When to Retire as a Psychotherapist
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We explore what therapists should consider as they plan for their retirement from clinical practice: for their clients, their business and for themsel...
243. What's Love Got To Do With It? With Guest Speaker Steffy Cooke
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the therapeutic relationship with our clients and how a therapeutic alliance begins within the attachment process. We discuss how to attune...
242. What Do Therapists Do when They Don't Agree With Their Client's Actions or Behaviours?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the importance of safeguarding, contracts and boundaries in this client work. We explain the Transactional Analysis concept of the Lifescri...
241. What Do Psychotherapists Do When Clients Report They Cannot Remember Events From the Past?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss whether clients ever truly forget events from their past and the reasons why this might happen. We explain how to work therapeutically with...
240. The Importance of Clinical Wills for Psychotherapists
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the ethical responsibility of therapists and the requirement to create a clinical will. We explore the intricate details of a clinical will...
Autonomy & Dependency: 2 Major Issues for Therapists to Consider
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how dependency within the therapeutic relationship can remove the client's agency and autonomy.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://pod...
238. Is the Use of Touch Important in Therapy? Advantages and Disadvantages.
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the ethical issue of touch in the therapy session: when it can be useful but also how boundaries can be crossed leaving therapists vulnerab...
237. What Should go in the Therapy Room and Does It Matter?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss seating plans for different client groups, the clinical reasons for how different modalities furnish their therapy space and some possible ...
236. The Importance of Spontaneity & Creativity when Doing Therapy
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss what clients might expect from a therapist and how rigidity in treatment planning can hinder the therapeutic relationship.To listen on Appl...
235. The Major Purpose of Psychotherapy is for a Person to Understand Themselves
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss what usually brings clients into therapy, and the human need to understand ourselvesTo listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...
234. How We Cultivate Compassion in the Service of the Client
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how the inner critic is the enemy of poor mental health and we provide a 7-point guide for therapists to help the client to cultivate their...
233. What Makes for Effective Group Psychotherapy
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the different types of therapeutic groups, the power of group psychotherapy in the service of healing and important aspects to ensure the g...
232. Integrative Psychotherapy: How Useful is the Approach for Effective Therapy?
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the different definitions of Integrative psychotherapy: 1) the amalgamation of different psychotherpeutic schools and 2) the relational app...
231. The Body Keeps the Score - The Use of the Body in Psychotherapy
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Bessel van der Kolk's book (2014) and how the body holds trauma, even if the trauma is out of our awareness. Using the body as a way to...
230. How to Deal with Loneliness and Withdrawal in the Therapy Room
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the difference between being alone, aloneness and loneliness and the corresponding treatment plans. How the therapist can avoid getting stu...
229. Working with Parental Introjects in the Therapy Process
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how we can internalise our care givers and significant other's negative narrative, and how we can grow up believing this narrative to b...
228. Working with Chair Work in the Therapy Process
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss 2-chair work in therapy: providing a step-by-step guide and the protective measures therapists need to consider before, during and after th...
227. How Psychotherapists Deal with Resistance in Therapy
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how most clients will resist change and how they will do this in the therapy room. We explore how therapists can make the client aware of t...
226. Ego State Analysis in the Therapy Process
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Eric Berne's Parent, Adult and Child Ego-state model. In which ego-state does the client hold most of their energy? Does the client hav...
225. The Use of Metaphor, Imagery and Storytelling in Psychotherapy
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the benefits of storytelling and visualisation as a fluid pathway to the Child ego state, providing therapists with a tool to provide a rep...
224. Should Psychotherapy Come with a Health Warning?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the beginning journey of psychotherapy, client's early perceptions of therapy and how personal relationships may change as a result of ...
223. Educative Therapy - Is it an Important Part of the Therapy Process?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the use of psychosocial education with clients as part of the therapy process. Does it enhance the therapy or lead the client away from the...
222. Five Transactional Analysis Tools that Make for Effective Therapy
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Strokes, the Ego State Model, the Drama Triangle, Script Analysis, Contracts, Symbiosis, Personality Adaptations, Decontamination and Stamp...
221. Object Constancy: A Prerequisite for Effective Therapy
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the practicalities of object constancy within the therapy relationship and it's importance in helping clients to regulate their emotion...
220. What to Do When the Therapy Process Seems to Have Plateaued
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss different concepts to help move through the plateau and deepen the connection between client and therapist. We also explore the possible re...
219. Dealing with Negative Self Talk in Psychotherapy
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the environments which create negative self talk, the decisions clients make about themselves and how they may present in the therapy room....
218. Have We Got a Fix It Culture in Psychotherapy Today?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the current self-help culture and how people are using the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help them understand their problems. How ...
217. Flashbacks & Triggers - How to Deal with them Effectively in the Therapy Process
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss different types of flashbacks and triggers, how they originate from trauma and how to work with them in the therapy room. We explore the di...
216. Working with the Disconnected Self in Therapy
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how we disconnect from ourselves as a result of trauma and stress, how clients might present in the therapy room, dissoci...
215. Five Tips for Working with Couples
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss top tips for working with couples incorporating TA concepts and practical ideas. We look at questions such as how do couples sabotage their...
214. Is Kindness the Most Important Pre-requisite for Effective Psychotherapy?
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what kindness looks like in the therapy room. Can we be good therapists if we are not kind? How can we demonstrate kindness...
213. The Use of Intersubjective Silence in the Therapy Process
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore how different modalities approach silence in the therapy room. Can clients use silence to punish the therapist? Is it ok f...
212. How to Start and Close a Therapy Session
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore concepts such as the importance of timing in therapy sessions, when and how to address to clients who keep talking, doorkno...
211. Contracts Revisited
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we revist the importance of contracts and differentiate between administrative, therapeutic and sessional contracts.To listen on Apple...
210. Does a Therapist's Display of Emotions Affect the Therapy Process?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126To listen on You Tube:https://...
209. 565 Models of Therapy in the UK. Is a Model of Therapy Really Crucial for the Therapist?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss if the particular model of therapy is important for successful therapy.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple....
208 What Happens In The Therapy Process If We Don't Like Our Clients and Does It Matter?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the issue of disliking a client, what that might mean for us as therapists and what to do with it.To listen on Apple Podcas...
207. From Individual to Group Therapy- Is This important within the Therapy Process?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the journey of the therapist from working individually with clients to facilitating group psychotherapy. To listen on Apple...
206. Choosing Different Routes in the Therapy Process and Does It Matter?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at how we work with clients and how to decide which direction to take.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/...
205. Does the Therapist's Gender Play a Crucial Part in the Therapy Room?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the gender of therapists and the effects in the therapy room.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
204. The Importance of Ruptures and How We Resolve Them in the Therapy Room
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at how ruptures can occur in the therapy relationship and how to repair them.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app...
203. The Importance of Grounding & Structure in the Therapy Room
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at how to create structure in the therapy session to help clients to feel safe.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.a...
202. The Use of Positive Strokes in the Therapy Room
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to work with clients to improve their self-esteem.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126...
201. Working With Grief In The Therapy Process
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is our first episode with Kellie Barratt, welcoming her to the show and sadly saying goodbye to Jacci. This episode is all about working ...
200. Is There A Minimum Or Maximum Time Limit For Therapists To Consider When Working With Clients
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11Xd...
199. How We Work With The Unknown.
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11Xd...
198. Creating A Therapeutic Tool Box For Effective Therapy
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1j...
197. Five Therapy Books That Therapists Should Have on Their Book Shelf
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1j...
196. What Do We Say After We Say Hello In The Therapy Room
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAy...
195. The Importance Of Reviews And Reflection In The Therapy Process
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAy...
194. Working With Multiples - A model For Effective Treatment
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAy...
193. Shame The Forgotten Emotion In The Therapy Room
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAy...
192. The Doorknob Transaction In The Therapy Process And Why It Is So Important
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWw...
191. 5 Values That Underpin A Successful Psychotherapy Outcome
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWw...
190. Psychotherapists And Counsellors Need To Promote Kindness In The Therapy Room
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8m...
189. More Than Two Is A Crowd In The Therapy Room.
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
188. Do we Always Have To Address The Unconscious Process Within The Therapy Room?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
187. Sexual Tension In The Therapy Room And What You Can Do About It.
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
186. New Beginnings For Clients And Therapists Within The Therapy Process
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
185. Things To Consider After The Christmas Break In The Therapy Room
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
184. How To Cope Over The Festive Season
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
183. Bad Endings In The Therapy Room
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
182. How Do Therapists Help Clients Understand Themselves More Deeply
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
181. 5 Traps To Avoid For Effective Therapy
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
180. Discovering Clients Generational Scripts In Therapy
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
179. Has Covid Changed The Face Of Therapy?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
178. Individual Or Group Therapy - Advantages And Disadvantages
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
177. We All Need To Develop An Internal Supervisor For Effective Psychotherapy
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
176 How To Deal With Ruptures in The Therapy Process
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
175. How To Help A Client Find The God Or Goddess Of Themselves In The Therapy Process
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
174. 5 Things Not To Do In The Therapy Process
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
173. What Can We Learn From The Past For The Future Of Psychotherapy
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg...
172. Diagnosis Is It Useful In Counselling And Psychotherapy?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The ...
171. Defensive Psychotherapy - Is it A Blight Of The Modern Age?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The ...
170. Shadow And Light In The Therapy Process
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therap...
169. Advantages And Disadvantages Of Contracting In The Therapy Room.
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therap...
168. How Many Are There In The Therapy Process?
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show...
167. Working On Forgiveness In the Therapy Room
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show...
166. Empathy Is The Oxygen Of Successful Therapy
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Beh...
165. The Power Is In The Patient An Important Reminder
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Beh...
164. Turning Down The Negative Messages In Our Head
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Cl...
163. The Dr Spock Profile In Therapy
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Cl...
162. Power Dynamics Within The Therapy Process
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed D...
161. Separation And Individuation In The Therapy Process
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed D...
160. 7 Ways You And Your Client Will Know Therapy Is Not Working
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. ...
159. Opening A Pandora Box Within The Therapy
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. ...
158. Flexibility, Spontaneity and Intuition In The Therapy Process
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. ...
157. How To Deal With Self Criticism In The Therapy Process
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. ...
156. 3 Year Anniversary Episode - Judgements And Assumptions In The Therapy Process
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. ...
155. What's Love Got To Do With It In The Therapy Process
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. ...
154. Overcoming Child Neglect In Therapy
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. ...
153. Making Peace With Your Inner Critic In The Therapy Process.
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. * Do ...
152. Working With The Inner Child In The Therapy Process
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. * Do ...
151. Compassion Fatigue And the Psychotherapist
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. * Do ...
150. The Growth Of Equine Therapy With Guest Expert Julie Lewis
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. ...
149. 5 Things I wish I Had Known Before I became a Psychotherapist
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. * Do ...
148. The Pressure Cooker Effect In The Therapy Room
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. * Do ...
147. Taking New Routes In Therapy
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. * Do ...
146. The Importance Of Observational Skills In The Therapy Room
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. * Do ...
145. Troubles And Triumphs In The Therapy Room
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can watch this podcast over on Youtube too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7HBW11XdL1jxAyDWwG8mg The Therapy Show - Behind Closed Doors. * Do ...