“Everything in the US about health care is frustrating. Mental health care is a misnomer.”
Practitioner in Focus Articles by Mark Tyrrell
Samantha Spafford, Psychologist – Practitioner in Focus
“The biggest hurdle I face is the unpredictability of new clients. Some months I am incredibly busy with new enquiries and the next month it dries up altogether.”
Amy Cole, Professional Counselor – Practitioner in Focus
“For being an educated country, we still have our stigmas which in my opinion come from ignorance.”
Dan Jones, Ericksonian Hypnotherapist – Practitioner in Focus
“What I find most challenging are clients that expect the therapist to do all the work…rather than therapy being a journey where I am walking alongside them to support them as they make the necessary changes.”
Dr Liz Croton, GP – Practitioner in Focus
“It’s extremely challenging for GPs when faced with a distressed patient. We want to do “something” to help and the prescription pad can seem a viable option.”
Richard Lamb, Hypnotherapist – Practitioner in Focus
“The more I trust myself, the more relaxed I feel, and so greater the sense of knowing that I’m ‘doing the right thing’ by holding a space for people to heal and grow… and yes, I’m an old hippy.”
Michael Zienow, Hypnotherapist – Practitioner in Focus
“I would like to be doing therapy full time rather than my current profession. I meet lots of people that dislike what they do and could live a more fulfilling existence with a change of perspective and a few more tools in their tool box.”
Stephen Pinsent, Psychologist – Practitioner in Focus
“I do not take work home and I spend time each day actively relaxing.”
Steve Krautkramer, Psychotherapist – Practitioner in Focus
“I believe self-care in this work is mandatory in order to be effective. I also firmly believe every therapist should be doing their own work on themselves if they are serious about providing quality care.”
Meredith Mendes, Alternative Healer – Practitioner in Focus
“I’ve battled chronic illness over the past few years, and want to help others tap into their innate healing abilities.”
