19: The evolution of a psychotherapeutic career

In this episode, Helen Willingham, head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP member Melinda Powell.

Melinda reflects on what drew her to the profession and dream work, and what led her to transition into the non-clinical aspect of psychotherapeutic work. 

‘If you’re making that change from clinical to non-clinical, make haste slowly. There’s no rush, take your time. What I did do is phase out over time, working with fewer and fewer clients and less involved directly with the clinical aspect of supervision. So, it was again a devolution in that sense, a process over time.’

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