We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the inaugural BCN Retreat. We had a wonderful weekend! Whether you joined us for the whole weekend under canvas or came along as a day tripper, it was a joy to spend time together, reconnect, and simply enjoy being in good company. Over the course…
To read more about the Bedfordshire Counsellors’ Network Inaugural Well-being Retreat, follow this link There’s a particular kind of loneliness that can come with being a counsellor. It’s not just the obvious kind because many of us don’t have colleagues on hand. Most of us spend our working hours deeply engaged with others, listening, holding,…
Halfway through the year is an excellent point to take stock of our practice, both of what we have achieved so far and what we have planned going forward. It is easy to focus on the challenges of counselling with stresses such as finding clients or knowing where to turn with our concerns, however, celebrating…
After the long slog through the winter months, February can feel like the end of the line, even for counsellors. While, traditionally, we are encouraged to look to the coming year and plan our next steps and goals in January, this can be difficult when we are still in the throes of cold, dark weather….
Professional practice is often a journey taken alone and it doesn’t have to be. If you are a counsellor or psychotherapist living or working in Bedfordshire, you are likely familiar with the unique rhythm of our profession. We spend our days holding space for others, navigating complex emotional landscapes, and often operating as “islands” within…