My favourite therapy technique: The use of Metaphor.

I use metaphor a lot. I find that it works to my strengths and my therapy style. It’s certainly not the only therapy tool I use, but it’s one that I have found to be very successful. It works, because it is a story with a purpose, and is therefore SYMBOLIC.

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Can Therapy be Fun?

Can therapy be fun? That’s an interesting question, can therapy indeed be fun. After all, therapy can be a tough place to be. You are sitting opposite someone you don’t …

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Wellbeing and Paganism

This blog is about a subject that has started to interest me more and more- the link between Wellbeing and Paganism. In case that statement seems odd, Paganism is the …

Prog Rock and Mental Health.

Prog Rock and Mental Health. It is no particular secret amongst those who know me that I have been pretty much a lifetime fan of Prog Rock. For various reasons, …

Paranormal Language

Paranormal Language. What is it? Well, it’s not talking to ghosts. It is simply the ability to construct language and metaphor in a way that links the unconscious mind to …

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“I have tried a number of therapies before working with Phil but felt my session with Phil have made the most impact physically and emotionally. You have to be committed to the process …