COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Archives - Page 9 of 15

What Is Counter-transference?

In my last post, I tackled the concept of transference in therapy. That is, the transfer of feelings from a significant person, past or present, onto the therapist...

With Narcissists, Action Always Speaks Louder Than Words

When we start a new relationship, we let a few things go that we might not later. We don't always set boundaries or recognise so-called 'red flags'. The adrenaline is just running too high and that is just the way we want it...

Treat Codependency Like Any Other Addiction

A recent study in Australia stated that up to 240 million people worldwide are addicted to something...

Narcissist Abuse: Being Hooked By The Illusion

You are swept away in a tide of emotional abandon with a seemingly like-minded person who only has your interests at heart. You fall in love fully and completely, you drop your boundaries and do not listen to your instincts that might hold some warning signs...

Think Talking to Your Therapist Online Is A Fad?… Think Again

It is now roughly 10 years since I saw my first client online. I remember it as clear as day. Sitting in my office waiting for my two o'clock appointment...

Choose Contentment

There are many things that determine our lives for better or worse. Parents play a huge role of course, our environment, influences, relationships and peers also play a part...

Recognise Your Inner Critic And How It Works

The concept of an inner critic is well known but most people have to deal with more than one manifestation...

The Three Stages of Narcissist Relationships: A Roller-Coaster Ride

Narcissists are the archetypal Jekyll and Hyde characters, one way one moment, one way the next...

Codependency? Control Not Love

These days we throw the words "narcissist" and "codependent" around like confetti. It is easy to label someone who appears self-centred as the former and one who gives a little bit too much as the latter.

What Is Inner Child Therapy?

I have always held a keen interest in Inner Child Therapy and incorporate it into my work with clients as much as possible...