Episodes
How to write a successful case report (with Annie Slater)
Writing a good case report is an essential skill for mental health workers but it's a hard one to master! Annie Slater has seen so many case reports in her role as Director of the Provisional Psychologist Network and knows …
Should I start a group private practice or stay solo? (with Marie Vak…
Bron and Marie talk about the pressure some solo private practitioners feel to start a group practice. Bron and Marie talk about wise and not-so-wise reasons to become a group practice owner, the importance of having an entre...
What does an educational & developmental psychologist do? (with Jorda…
Bron and Jordan talk about everything educational and developmental psychology! We chat about how ed/dev psychologists apply psychological principles to enhance learning across the lifespan and Jordan's particular for support...
Therapists can benefit from mindfulness too (with Matthew Jackson)
Therapists use all the strategies they recommend to their clients, right? If you laughed, me too. One of the strategies I rarely practise is mindfulness, and Matthew was kind enough to come on the pod to chat about what mindf...
Studying while ill and working with a visible health condition (with …
It's a listener story!! 😍 Bron is joined by Kaedee who generously shares their journey to registration while managing complex chronic health conditions and working with a visible aid. Kaedee shares personal experiences of liv...
Studying internationally, working with gender diverse people, persona…
It's a listener story, wahooo! 🤩⭐ Bron is joined by Fabian, a newly registered psychologist (congrats Fabian!) who talks about his journey towards registration and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Fabian shares wha...
Tips for nailing the first three therapy sessions (with Marie Vakakis)
Want to get your client off to a good start in therapy but feeling lost? Bron and Marie talk about how to nail these crucial sessions. We cover 👉🏽 Setting expectations 👉🏿 Creating safety and hope 👉 Talking to clients …
Creating safe therapeutic spaces for clients with complex trauma (wit…
Bron and Dr Catherine Hynes (Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant) cover the essentials of complex trauma. They chat about 👉🏽 Understanding and formulating complex trauma 👉🏻 The differences between PTSD and complex PTSD ...
Neurodiversity affirming schema therapy with Emma DiCicco (Ep 71 re-r…
Bron and Emma unpack how to adapt therapy to neurodivergent clients, using Schema Therapy as the example. They chat about: 👉🏽 The new Schema Therapy model that Emma and her colleagues have developed for working with neurodive...
Mental Work is on break - new episodes later in the year!
Hey Mental Workers! Just letting you know that the podcast is on break 🌴🌊 and we'll have new episodes for you later in the year. Take it easy and make sure you 'Follow' the podcast on Spotify or in your …
How to not do 'therapy-lite' with partners and friends (with Matthew …
Bron and Matt chat about the challenge of maintaining boundaries when family and friends seek therapeutic advice. We explore: 👉🏽 differences between professional and personal roles 👉🏻 what to do when you're tempted to give th...
Mistakes made and lessons learned
In line with Mental Work's aim to shine a light on the important yet under-discussed aspects of being an early-career psychologist, Bron shares the lessons she has learned from a complaint received two years ago. She outlines...
The importance of knowing your own stuff as a therapist (with Daniela…
Bron and Daniela chat about the value of knowing your own stuff when you're a therapist. We explore 👉🏿 why therapists need to engage in their own self-reflection 👉 debunk myths around therapists doing inner work 👉🏾 share prac...
LISTENER STORY: Equine therapy, AHPRA complaints, going solo in priva…
Bron chats with Danielle about the ups and downs of her journey towards registration, her passion for equine therapy and holistic approach to healing 🐎, and her transition into solo private practice. Danielle also talks what ...
AHPRA Notifications (with Dr Carollyne Youssef)
Bron and Carol unpack how complaints about psychologists are managed by AHPRA and the Psychology Board of Australia. We chat about how notifications are initiated, common complaints, the aims of the complaints process, and ho...
BONUS: Harmful supervision
Recent studies have found that up to 62% of counselling professionals are receiving harmful supervision... but no-one is talking about it. In this episode, Bron unpacks what harmful supervision is, its impact on supervisee we...
Working with couples (with Marie Vakakis)
Bron and Marie chat about working well with couples on common issues like sexual desire discrepancies, communication, and conflict. Marie shares her approach to using the Gottman method for assessment and intervention, stress...
Should I get certified in a particular therapy? (with Daniela Ho Tan)
Bron and Daniela chat about the pressure🔥 and process to become certified or accredited in a particular therapy like Schema, IFS, or EMDR. Daniela shares her experiences with schema therapy certification, including the benefi...
What does a forensic psychologist do? (with Amy Brandler)
Bron and Amy discuss Amy's career journey as a forensic psychologist. We chat about 👉🏽 What forensic psychology is and how to become a forensic psychologist 👉🏻 Motivations behind criminal behaviour 👉 Challenges and rewards of...
Career progression in psychology: What jobs can I get? (with Matthew …
Bron and Matthew chat about career opportunities in psychology beyond the therapy chair and, if you're already a qualified psychologist, beyond completing the Registrar program. We refer to ✨shiny✨ new research from researche...
Helping clients find healthy relationships (with Phoebe Rogers)
Bron and Phoebe chat about how to help clients have healthy romantic relationships and develop a secure attachment style. Phoebe tells us about her additional postgrad training in relationship counselling, how therapy has bee...
How do I know if private practice is for me? (with Jordan Turner)
Bron and Jordan chat about how to know if private practice is for you, and if you are ready for this big step! We discuss the financial aspects, practical skills needed, and the importance of good work-life boundaries. Jordan...
Working therapeutically with young children (with Kate Christie)
Bron and Kate chat about the challenges and rewards of working therapeutically with children under the age of 10. 👉🏼 Kate shares her journey into child psychology 👉🏾 Innovative therapeutic techniques such as Lego therapy 👉🏿 H...
What is music therapy? (with Brede Davis)
Bron and Brede chat about MUSIC THERAPY! 🎶 We discuss 👉🏽 Who music therapy can help 👉🏻 How creativity is therapeutic 👉 How to become a Registered Music Therapist 👉🏿 Common misconceptions about music therapy aaand 👉🏾 Practical...