Volume 13

Editorial

Personal and relational ideologies of master therapists

This original study used a descriptive and interpretative qualitative approach to analyse interview data from twelve world renowned master therapists and academics.

“Disclosing the innermost part”: Exploring therapists’ constructions of shame using a story completion method

Previous research on shame has indicated that it can benefit or hinder the therapeutic process, depending on how it is understood and managed by therapists.

Views about mixed methods research from counselling and psychotherapy research students and supervisors

How do students and supervisors who are actively involved in the process of research view and experience mixed methods research? This study explores their views, based on a survey reaching 125 respondents.

The qualitative evidence-base of relationally-orientated therapy: A critical celebration

In this article, I celebrate and critique the evidence base for relationally-orientated therapy.

Therapist experiences of congruence in school-based counselling

Congruence is a key counselling concept. Whilst literature on congruence is rich, there is a lack of research in school-based counselling.

Shared Visibilities: An exploration of the client’s use of imagery on the road to UPSR

This article presents findings from research on the interaction between client imagery and Unconditional Personal Self-Regard (UPSR).

A Heuristic Inquiry into my use of Theraplay® with children experiencing the impact of relational and developmental trauma

In this paper, I share my process of conducting doctoral research using Heuristic Inquiry as a practising Theraplay® counsellor working with children experiencing relational and developmental trauma.

Competency model of training in psychotherapy integration

This study aimed to develop a competency model for the Training in Psychotherapy Integration program in the Czech Republic.

Learning to end: Trainee therapists’ experiences of imposed therapeutic endings

The aim of the study was to explore trainee therapists’ experiences of imposing therapy endings with their clients, where endings were imposed by the conclusion of training.

How storytelling impacts students in their psychotherapy training

The use and impact of storytelling in counselling and psychotherapy training was explored using a mixed-methods approach. An online survey completed by 30 therapists and 12 counselling tutors produced both quantitative and qualitative data.

Literature review applying therapeutic theory and practice in the field of domestic abuse and coercive control

This literature review introduces the issue of domestic abuse and coercive control to psychotherapists and considers how to work therapeutically with survivors.

Exploring fathers' experience of their first child's early years: Representations versus reality

This qualitative study explored fathers’ lived experience and meanings of being a first-time father in the United Kingdom. Seven fathers were interviewed, and the data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).

A balancing act – Therapists’ experiences of conducting psychotherapy with psychosis clients

This study aimed to explore therapists’ experiences of providing therapy for people with a history of psychosis and examine the role played by psychotic symptoms in therapy. Interviews with 10 therapists were conducted and analyzed thematically using…

Researching experiences of skin cancer patients: An intersubjective reflexive exploration of learning to feel comfortable in my ‘skin’ as a practitioner-researcher

This paper offers two parallel explorations, the first an expression of my experience of becoming “seen” as a practitioner-researcher.

Reflecting on my reflexivity within a constructivist grounded theory study on team coaching: A short report

This short report shares my experiences as a doctoral student when engaging reflexivity in my research and, in particular, when grappling with constructivist grounded theory methodology and carrying out data generation.