Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

Homer, Sophocles, Aeschylus.

Homer, Sophocles, Aeschylus.

I love books/films/songs/art that inspire deep emotions from within. I love to feel the story and imagine (or identify with) being on that journey even if it's challenging. For that reason I have a...

I love books/films/songs/art that inspire deep emotions from within. I love to feel the story and imagine (or identify with) being on that journey even if it's challenging. For that reason I have a huge range of genre's that appeal to me, but always ones that have a 'feel good', humorous or inspirational themes stand out for sure. There are just too many great options to list to name just one!

I will have to come back to this question so I'll share one of each: Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinko Estes (also a book for men btw!) Apocalypse Now (l love war movies) Lovely Day...

I will have to come back to this question so I'll share one of each: Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinko Estes (also a book for men btw!) Apocalypse Now (l love war movies) Lovely Day - Bill Withers Anything where people hit the streets in solidarity for change or celebration - Me Too; collapse of the Berlin Wall, VE Day 1945, Pride etc. The Scream by Munch (we all had to paint a version in high school and it has always stayed with me)

One book that inspires me is Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb. It’s a therapist’s memoir that’s both funny and insightful, reminding me that therapists are human too and that...

One book that inspires me is Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb. It’s a therapist’s memoir that’s both funny and insightful, reminding me that therapists are human too and that personal growth is a constant journey of change and self-awareness.

One work that deeply inspires me is the book Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Frankl's perspective on finding purpose even in the most difficult circumstances has been incredibly impactful....

One work that deeply inspires me is the book Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Frankl's perspective on finding purpose even in the most difficult circumstances has been incredibly impactful. His exploration of how we can find meaning through suffering and his emphasis on personal responsibility in shaping our lives resonates deeply with my own values as a therapist. The way he combines psychological insight with existential philosophy has shaped how I approach challenges and the importance of resilience and hope.

Everything by C.G. Jung. Also The Matter with Things, Iain McGilchrist. Marie-Louise Von Franz, Barbara Hannah, M. Esther Harding, Edward Edinger, Robert A. Johnson, Vine Deloria Jnr, Iain...

Everything by C.G. Jung. Also The Matter with Things, Iain McGilchrist. Marie-Louise Von Franz, Barbara Hannah, M. Esther Harding, Edward Edinger, Robert A. Johnson, Vine Deloria Jnr, Iain McGilchrist, Shakespeare, Rumi; Van Gogh's Starry Night, Rodin's the Thinker, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and Casa Calvet; the Apocalypse Tapestry, Peer Gynt Suite, Four Seasons, Ode to Joy, Mozart's piano concertos and the Rolling Stones, Wild Horses. Archaeologists Marija Gimbutas and Esther Jacobson-Tepfer. Too many great documentaries: Matter of Heart, Tashi and The Monk, Awake, Big Silence, Planet Earth...

The Bible has many stories of love, loss, life, death, hopelessness, wisdom, victory, hope and faith and so many life lessons.

The Bible has many stories of love, loss, life, death, hopelessness, wisdom, victory, hope and faith and so many life lessons.

As a counsellor, I find the Bible to be a profound source of inspiration. Its messages of hope, healing, and compassion resonate deeply with the work I do. Passages that emphasise love, forgiveness,...

As a counsellor, I find the Bible to be a profound source of inspiration. Its messages of hope, healing, and compassion resonate deeply with the work I do. Passages that emphasise love, forgiveness, and resilience offer a solid foundation for helping clients navigate difficult emotions and life challenges. The Bible provides both spiritual and practical guidance, encouraging individuals to find strength in adversity and peace in moments of turmoil. It supports my approach to counselling by reinforcing the importance of empathy, self-reflection, and personal growth.

There are many. My Brother and I were hypnotized by a movie called Escape to Witch Mountain as children. I loved the wonder of outer space and special powers being used for good. I love Under a...

There are many. My Brother and I were hypnotized by a movie called Escape to Witch Mountain as children. I loved the wonder of outer space and special powers being used for good. I love Under a Tuscan Sun because it is a story about hope, healing and joy, but the surprise of how this can occur. It shows that sharing love and care brings joy not just to ourselves, but to those around us. I have read several of Paulo Coelho's books and loved the Alchemist as it shows that what we seek is where we started. I also loved Veronica Decides to Die. It was the first book that I read about mental health and I loved its tender understanding and honoring of Veronica and her feelings.

The most inspirational Movies are A beautiful mind and Schindler's List The most inspirational books Beloved and White Teeth

The most inspirational Movies are A beautiful mind and Schindler's List The most inspirational books Beloved and White Teeth

Song: 'It Is Not Meant To Be'; Tame Impala. Book: 'The Courage to be Disliked'; Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi Film: 'Marie Antoinette'; directed by Sofia Coppola. Record: 'Mother'; Cleo Sol....

Song: 'It Is Not Meant To Be'; Tame Impala. Book: 'The Courage to be Disliked'; Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi Film: 'Marie Antoinette'; directed by Sofia Coppola. Record: 'Mother'; Cleo Sol. Art: every Studio Ghibli movie ever.

There are many but what immediately comes to mind is Paulo Coehlo's book The Alchemist which inspires and deeply comforts me, and that I've often turned to in troubled times. The version of the...

There are many but what immediately comes to mind is Paulo Coehlo's book The Alchemist which inspires and deeply comforts me, and that I've often turned to in troubled times. The version of the song Home from the Diana Ross musical film The Wiz, sung by Michaela Jae Rodriguez and Billy Porter from the show Pose is very special to me. And the recent Wicked film is profoundly moving and reflective of current world problems.

I love the film Another Year by Mike Leigh. Everyone I know who has watched it thinks it is boring. And it kind of it because it follow the course of domestic life over a year. I love it though...

I love the film Another Year by Mike Leigh. Everyone I know who has watched it thinks it is boring. And it kind of it because it follow the course of domestic life over a year. I love it though because it shows the patterns that people create in their lives and how they play out. And I love the main couple who journey through each season of one year in their garden allotment, simply growing food and loving each other.

'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk has been a game changing book for so many people. It's an exploration of the neuroscience and contemporary evidence for healing practices around...

'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk has been a game changing book for so many people. It's an exploration of the neuroscience and contemporary evidence for healing practices around Trauma, and it has sat on bestseller lists around the world for years since it was published - with good reason. I'm a wide reader and also absolutely love the essayist and novelist Olivia Laing ('To the River' and 'The Lonely City' are favourites), and am a big fan of Janet Malcolm, but I am also a real geek and read almost every one of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels when I was younger.

Ahhh there are so many. The Bible is one that inspires me and helps me through life. More are on my website - see self help resources.

Ahhh there are so many. The Bible is one that inspires me and helps me through life. More are on my website - see self help resources.

I can share several! Book: Being and Event by Alain Badiou. Film: Once Upon a Time in Anatolia by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Songs: 'Hoist that Rag' by Tom Waits, 'Sun In My Mouth' by Bjork. Event: the...

I can share several! Book: Being and Event by Alain Badiou. Film: Once Upon a Time in Anatolia by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Songs: 'Hoist that Rag' by Tom Waits, 'Sun In My Mouth' by Bjork. Event: the October Revolution

Too many to prioritise

Too many to prioritise

Book. The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho I loved this book as it taught me about following process and life path.

Book. The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho I loved this book as it taught me about following process and life path.

I am inspired by the fluid dreamscapes present in the surrealist movement, namely in the works by Salvador Dali. I have long since admired Dali’s 1944 surrealist piece 'Dream, Caused by the Flight...

I am inspired by the fluid dreamscapes present in the surrealist movement, namely in the works by Salvador Dali. I have long since admired Dali’s 1944 surrealist piece 'Dream, Caused by the Flight of a Bee (Around a Pomegranate a Second Before Awakening)'. It speaks to some of Dali's ideas on the nature of the subconscious mind, and to the alluring and mystical relationship between dreams and waking reality. Many of the ideas and concepts in the book below have inspired and expanded my thinking on the nature of the mind: The Book by Alan Watts, The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer, Cultivating Spiritual Maturity by Lalitha Thomas, When The Body Says No by Gabor Mate & Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas.

I love Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and on certain days I find 90's RnB and Nirvana very motivating!

I love Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and on certain days I find 90's RnB and Nirvana very motivating!

Jungian Analyst, Robert Johnson's books - He, She and We have been very influential in understanding feminine and masculine psychology.

Jungian Analyst, Robert Johnson's books - He, She and We have been very influential in understanding feminine and masculine psychology.

Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Film: The Tattooist of Auschwitz Song: I miss you by Adele Event: Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Art: The Mona Lisa. Such a tiny piece of art which may or...

Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Film: The Tattooist of Auschwitz Song: I miss you by Adele Event: Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Art: The Mona Lisa. Such a tiny piece of art which may or may not reflect the true emotions of a woman.

Into The Spiderverse. Watching something so incredibly new and beautiful, all I could think about was the generation of young artists who were about to be inspired by it. It made me hopeful.

Into The Spiderverse. Watching something so incredibly new and beautiful, all I could think about was the generation of young artists who were about to be inspired by it. It made me hopeful.

'The Summer Day' by Mary Oliver

'The Summer Day' by Mary Oliver

'The Body Keeps the Score' Bessel van der Kolk, 'Waking the Tiger' Peter Levine, 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Encounters with Addiction' Gabor Mate, 'The Heroic Client' Duncan, Miller, Sparks.

'The Body Keeps the Score' Bessel van der Kolk, 'Waking the Tiger' Peter Levine, 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Encounters with Addiction' Gabor Mate, 'The Heroic Client' Duncan, Miller, Sparks.

Green Book . Its a film inspired by true friendship that transcended race and class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line.

Green Book . Its a film inspired by true friendship that transcended race and class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line.

There are so many but I love 'Women who run with the wolves'

There are so many but I love 'Women who run with the wolves'

Actually when I really think about it, many books, film, song, event or work of art has inspired me in some way. It has pulled my mind into a different point in time, a different location, or story,...

Actually when I really think about it, many books, film, song, event or work of art has inspired me in some way. It has pulled my mind into a different point in time, a different location, or story, or existence. Sometimes I think perhaps that's what makes everything so unique and valuable when it comes to creative inspiration. All these things give us a picture we can walk into at any time to see things differently.

Book: 'Yes to life in spite of everything'. Author: Viktor Frankl Art: 'I and the village.' Artist: Marc Chagall Film: Out of Africa. Universal pictures

Book: 'Yes to life in spite of everything'. Author: Viktor Frankl Art: 'I and the village.' Artist: Marc Chagall Film: Out of Africa. Universal pictures

Book: Things I Don't Want to Know, Deborah Levy Film: The Taste of Cherry, Abbas Kiarostami Song: My Island Home, the Warumpi Band Art: The Rock Garden, Nek Chand, Chandigarh

Book: Things I Don't Want to Know, Deborah Levy Film: The Taste of Cherry, Abbas Kiarostami Song: My Island Home, the Warumpi Band Art: The Rock Garden, Nek Chand, Chandigarh

It's a quote that inspires me: But anything exposed by the light will be illuminated and anything illuminated turns into light. - Eph 5: 13-14

It's a quote that inspires me: But anything exposed by the light will be illuminated and anything illuminated turns into light. - Eph 5: 13-14

What comes to my mind is a movie called Mindhorn. I don't find it inspiring but I do find it hilarious, and I'm like everybody else - I just need a good belly laugh from time to time.

What comes to my mind is a movie called Mindhorn. I don't find it inspiring but I do find it hilarious, and I'm like everybody else - I just need a good belly laugh from time to time.

The book What I loved by Siri Hustvedt. The film Call Me By Your Name.

The book What I loved by Siri Hustvedt. The film Call Me By Your Name.

I have a couple of small sculptures my children made in early high school years that inspire me when I see them. They remind me of how much I love them, and how special it is to be their mum. And they...

I have a couple of small sculptures my children made in early high school years that inspire me when I see them. They remind me of how much I love them, and how special it is to be their mum. And they add a touch of quirkiness to our home, which I love, too.

Ajahn Brahmavanso's book of opening the door to your heart'. It contains little stories with opportunities for deep reflections presented in a unique way inviting readers to look at life in a simple...

Ajahn Brahmavanso's book of opening the door to your heart'. It contains little stories with opportunities for deep reflections presented in a unique way inviting readers to look at life in a simple yet deep and meaning full way. Elton John's - Goodbye English Rose written for Princess Diana - highlights the immense potential one person has in changing the World to the better. Her courage, compassion to heal the hearts and minds of those who she knew and those who she didn't. Stage drama by Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera is one of my favourites (Marina Prior did it jusitce). The story of pain and tragedy put together capturing the audience in the suspence of this intense human experience of one's emotions.

Anything to do with the teachings and practices of non-dual Tantrik yoga and philosophy. This spiritual traditions is life affirming and teaches us how to navigate human embodiement, how to work with...

Anything to do with the teachings and practices of non-dual Tantrik yoga and philosophy. This spiritual traditions is life affirming and teaches us how to navigate human embodiement, how to work with our emotions, how to recognise and how to move beyond our conditioning, to truly know the depths of human existence.

One book that continually inspires me is *The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse* by Charlie Mackesy. Its simple yet profound messages about kindness, resilience, and the importance of connection...

One book that continually inspires me is *The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse* by Charlie Mackesy. Its simple yet profound messages about kindness, resilience, and the importance of connection beautifully capture the human experience. The gentle wisdom in its words and illustrations reminds me daily of the power of hope, empathy, and staying true to ourselves. It’s a heartwarming reminder of what really matters—and why I do what I do.

The profound story of Yeonmi Park will forever be an inspiration for me. Her sheer willingness to not only endure the horrific circumstances of life in North Korea, but to also thrive and find meaning...

The profound story of Yeonmi Park will forever be an inspiration for me. Her sheer willingness to not only endure the horrific circumstances of life in North Korea, but to also thrive and find meaning in life is a remarkable testament to the human spirit.

One work that inspires me deeply is the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. This book has had a profound impact on how I understand and approach both life and therapy. Tolle’s speech about the...

One work that inspires me deeply is the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. This book has had a profound impact on how I understand and approach both life and therapy. Tolle’s speech about the importance of living in the present moment and the transformative power of mindfulness resonates with me on many levels. The Power of Now encourages readers to step out of the constant stream of thoughts that often dominate our minds and to connect with the present moment. This message is relevant to personal well-being and forms the foundation of much of my work with clients. The idea that true peace and fulfilment come from being fully present rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future is a guiding principle in my life and practice. This book inspires me because it offers a simple yet profound approach to living that can lead to greater clarity, peace, and connection. It reminds me to slow down, be more mindful in my daily interactions, and help others find that same sense of presence and peace in their lives.

Any number of Jon Hopkins songs. His music is so varied, from intense and powerful techno to soft and tender classical piano. Within it I find ecstasy, curiosity, innocence, wonder, and so much more.

Any number of Jon Hopkins songs. His music is so varied, from intense and powerful techno to soft and tender classical piano. Within it I find ecstasy, curiosity, innocence, wonder, and so much more.

all about love by belle hooks

all about love by belle hooks

Non-Fiction: John O'Donohue - Anam Cara Fiction: Jack London - Martin Eden Film: To Kill A Mockingbird Song: Peter Green - I've Got A Mind To Give Up Living Art: The Naked Studio - Brett Whiteley

Non-Fiction: John O'Donohue - Anam Cara Fiction: Jack London - Martin Eden Film: To Kill A Mockingbird Song: Peter Green - I've Got A Mind To Give Up Living Art: The Naked Studio - Brett Whiteley

One work of art that deeply inspires me is the book The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh. This profound and transformative book beautifully encapsulates the essence of Buddhist teachings...

One work of art that deeply inspires me is the book The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh. This profound and transformative book beautifully encapsulates the essence of Buddhist teachings and the practice of mindfulness. Thich Nhat Hanh's gentle and compassionate writing style guides readers on a journey towards cultivating mindfulness in everyday life. The book offers practical techniques and insights that inspire me to slow down, be fully present, and find peace and joy in the present moment. It serves as a constant reminder to embrace mindfulness as a powerful tool for self-awareness, personal growth, and the cultivation of inner peace. The Miracle of Mindfulness has had a profound impact on my own practice and has been a source of inspiration in guiding others towards a more mindful and meaningful existence.

Book: The Plague - Albert Camus Film: Harold and Maude Song: The lost words blessing Artwork: Water Lilies #1 - Ai Weiwei Events: clown school with Fabio Motta, guitar/mandolin ensemble with Ben...

Book: The Plague - Albert Camus Film: Harold and Maude Song: The lost words blessing Artwork: Water Lilies #1 - Ai Weiwei Events: clown school with Fabio Motta, guitar/mandolin ensemble with Ben Dix & Darryl Barron

Dibs in search of self.

Dibs in search of self.

There are so so many! I am a big reader, and some of my favourite recent ones have been The Queer Art of Failure by Jack Halberstam, and We Are All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise

There are so so many! I am a big reader, and some of my favourite recent ones have been The Queer Art of Failure by Jack Halberstam, and We Are All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise

The book: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson because it demonstrates the fragility of life events.

The book: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson because it demonstrates the fragility of life events.

All the light We Cannot see by Anthony Doerr

All the light We Cannot see by Anthony Doerr

'The Death of Socrates' by Jacques-Louis David. Such an immortalizing of a hero for truth.

'The Death of Socrates' by Jacques-Louis David. Such an immortalizing of a hero for truth.

I have been influenced by so many people and experiences that it's hard to come up with particular examples without skewing the impression they might leave.

I have been influenced by so many people and experiences that it's hard to come up with particular examples without skewing the impression they might leave.

I'm a huge reader and love incorporating popular culture references into therapeutic discussions. I've been known to reference Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Batman, Parks and Rec, Mean Girls, The...

I'm a huge reader and love incorporating popular culture references into therapeutic discussions. I've been known to reference Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Batman, Parks and Rec, Mean Girls, The Good Place, and many other books and movies in conversations in therapy (they were appropriate and made sense at the time I promise!).

I love Nick Cave's work, also Björk. I am very inspired by the music of Hawaii as well.

I love Nick Cave's work, also Björk. I am very inspired by the music of Hawaii as well.

There are many books, films and songs that inspire me. I also find Nature profoundly inspiring. I recently saw the film and read the book Tracks, this is a section I found particularly moving: I...

There are many books, films and songs that inspire me. I also find Nature profoundly inspiring. I recently saw the film and read the book Tracks, this is a section I found particularly moving: I reviewed what I had learned. I had discovered capabilities and strengths that I would not have imagined possible in those distant dream like days before the trip. I have rediscovered people in my past and have come to terms with my feelings towards them. I learned what love is... I understand freedom and security. The need to rattle the foundations of habit. That to be free one needs constant and unrelenting vigilance over one's weaknesses. A vigilance which requires a moral energy most of us are incapable of manufacturing. We relax back into the molds of habit. They are secure, they bind us and thus contain us at the expense of freedom. To break the molds, to be heedless of the seductions of security in impossible struggle... is to be free to learn, to test yourself constantly, to gamble. It is not safe. I have learned to use my fears as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks, and best of all I have learned... I want to remember all this. I want to remember this place and what it meant me, and how I had arrived here. I want to fix it so firmly in my mind and body that I will never, ever forget. (Robyn Davidson)

In this kind of work, the book that had a significant impact on me was “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk. It talks about how trauma and our nervous system connect and the unique...

In this kind of work, the book that had a significant impact on me was “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk. It talks about how trauma and our nervous system connect and the unique way they turn up or on when we least expect it.

Rudyard Kipling's poem IF If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their...

Rudyard Kipling's poem IF If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dreamâ€and not make dreams your master; If you can thinkâ€and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!” If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kingsâ€nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, Andâ€which is moreâ€you'll be a Man, my son!

The book Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy by Glen Gabbard

The book Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy by Glen Gabbard

Anguish | August Friedrich Albrecht Schenck | 1878 This painting creates a visceral feelings in me. As a mother, I find myself transfixed on the utter grief and primal need to protect. ...

Anguish | August Friedrich Albrecht Schenck | 1878 This painting creates a visceral feelings in me. As a mother, I find myself transfixed on the utter grief and primal need to protect. Beautifully painted and very powerful work.

I find all forms of creativity inspiring, but Caitlin Moran's 'How to be a Woman' popped into my head for its humorous take on how we can beat ourselves up for not meeting the expectations of others....

I find all forms of creativity inspiring, but Caitlin Moran's 'How to be a Woman' popped into my head for its humorous take on how we can beat ourselves up for not meeting the expectations of others. Like the counselling experience, much of what it says could be something you already sense or know, but might not have been able to articulate so clearly, or perhaps needed reminding about. I think it also inspires us to embrace all of the authentic, messy parts of who we are, and even find the joy in them.

Films: Call Me By Your Name, Anatomy Of A Fall

Films: Call Me By Your Name, Anatomy Of A Fall

Smiles of a summer night - Ingmar Bergman.

Smiles of a summer night - Ingmar Bergman.

The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate

The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate

One of the many people that truly inspire me, as I have probably mentioned time and time again, is Dr. Gabor Mate, who is a Canadian psychiatrist. Having had the privilege of reading most of his...

One of the many people that truly inspire me, as I have probably mentioned time and time again, is Dr. Gabor Mate, who is a Canadian psychiatrist. Having had the privilege of reading most of his books and listening to countless interviews that he has been a part of, I always try and remind myself of the 'why' instead of the 'what' in my day to day life. This, in my opinion, is one of the key factors for any individual who has the privilege of assisting others in life.

Movie: - Intouchables, Orlando, Baraka... many more TV Show: - After Life, Ted Lasso Book: - Veronika Decides to Die, Miracle of Mindfulness, Lam Rim, Anything by Irvin Yalom, The Happiness...

Movie: - Intouchables, Orlando, Baraka... many more TV Show: - After Life, Ted Lasso Book: - Veronika Decides to Die, Miracle of Mindfulness, Lam Rim, Anything by Irvin Yalom, The Happiness Hypothesis. Art: - too many to name and so many unnamed. Anything done by a child :)

I like the power of Katy Perry's song Roar.

I like the power of Katy Perry's song Roar.

I have found a lot of inspiration from the Irish poet David Whyte. Particularly the following poem titled Self Portrait' which I have shared over the years with many of my clients: Self Portrait...

I have found a lot of inspiration from the Irish poet David Whyte. Particularly the following poem titled Self Portrait' which I have shared over the years with many of my clients: Self Portrait It doesn't interest me if there is one God or many gods. I want to know if you belong or feel abandoned, if you know despair or can see it in others. I want to know if you are prepared to live in the world with its harsh need to change you. If you can look back with firm eyes saying, “this is where I stand'. I want to know if you know how to melt into that fierce heat of living, falling toward the center of your longing. I want to know if you are willing to live, day by day, with the consequence of love and the bitter unwanted passion of your sure defeat. I have heard, in that fierce embrace, even the gods speak of God. David Whyte

I used to work at a Blockbuster Video for 7 years! Hard to choose a film... Recent selections include Book: Girl, woman, other. Show: Handmaids Tale Song: Kaytranada - Got it good Art:...

I used to work at a Blockbuster Video for 7 years! Hard to choose a film... Recent selections include Book: Girl, woman, other. Show: Handmaids Tale Song: Kaytranada - Got it good Art: Mattise

A song called Nature Boy comes to mind. It was composed by Nat King Cole and the lyrics go like this... There was a boy A very STRANGE ENCHANTED boy. They say he wandered very far, very far, over...

A song called Nature Boy comes to mind. It was composed by Nat King Cole and the lyrics go like this... There was a boy A very STRANGE ENCHANTED boy. They say he wandered very far, very far, over land and sea. A little SHY and SAD of eye, But very wise, VERY WISE was he... Until one day, ONE LUCKY day he passed my way, And while we talked of many things Fools and Kings This he said to me: “The greatest thing YOU'LL ever learn Is just to love And be loved, in return...

Love Actually (Film) Learning from the patient (book) Patrick Casement

Love Actually (Film) Learning from the patient (book) Patrick Casement

I love romance, so my favourite all-time movie is Romeo and Juliet, for it's music, acting, creativity and of course, story.

I love romance, so my favourite all-time movie is Romeo and Juliet, for it's music, acting, creativity and of course, story.

The first book that comes to mind is Mans Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl An Interrupted Life, the Letters and Diaries of Etty Hillesum both these books speak of the powerful spirit in Human...

The first book that comes to mind is Mans Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl An Interrupted Life, the Letters and Diaries of Etty Hillesum both these books speak of the powerful spirit in Human Beings.

'Come and Get Your Love' - Redbone Honestly, since Chris Pratt danced to this in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, its hard to hear this without doing a bit of a strut walk - a brief moment...

'Come and Get Your Love' - Redbone Honestly, since Chris Pratt danced to this in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, its hard to hear this without doing a bit of a strut walk - a brief moment of self confidence, whether it is real or feigned. But beyond that, I actually love the lyrics of this piece which, to paraphrase, say, 'Stop thinking there is something wrong with you because there isn't - and you can have the things you need if you seek them out'.

Anything written by James Hollis (Jungian therapist).

Anything written by James Hollis (Jungian therapist).

I recently watched Gurrumul - the Gurrumul story and was deeply inspired and moved.

I recently watched Gurrumul - the Gurrumul story and was deeply inspired and moved.

Book - Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart by Gordon Livingston MD, Irvin Yalom's Love's Executioner, To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee Film - Manchester By The Sea (Recent), The Green Mile, Finding...

Book - Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart by Gordon Livingston MD, Irvin Yalom's Love's Executioner, To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee Film - Manchester By The Sea (Recent), The Green Mile, Finding Nemo Art - Michael Leunig inspires me, architecture in Europe, the streets of Paris & Prague. Song - Vienna - Billy Joel, Nina Simone - Wild Is The Wind, Be Thou My Vision - Van Morrison.

I love music. Especially harmonies. The song Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap speaks to my heart. I also love the dreaminess of Monet's landscapes. I'm a romantic at heart.

I love music. Especially harmonies. The song Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap speaks to my heart. I also love the dreaminess of Monet's landscapes. I'm a romantic at heart.

I remember watching a performance of Grieg's Piano Concerto and thinking, This piece of music must be one of the high points of human existence.

I remember watching a performance of Grieg's Piano Concerto and thinking, This piece of music must be one of the high points of human existence.