Nadene van der Linden

01/05/2026

What Four Years of Running Supervision Groups Has Taught Me: Confessions of an EMDR Consultant.

In my early career, I didn’t attend group supervision once. Nor my mid- career. I’d had group supervision in my Masters training but from the moment of I was employed as a psychologist, I sought one- to- one supervisionsupervision only. My thought process went something along the line of it being a waste of time. One- to-one supervision felt time efficient and additionally, it was focused on my cases. Group was inferior.

It wasn’t until 15 years later when I entered the EMDR accreditation process that I experienced group supervision again (in the world of EMDR we call this group consultation, however, they follow a similar format of shared learning). The only reason I sought group supervision was because it allowed me to complete my hours more quickly and it was cost effective compared to 1:1.

Here’s what happened next (click through to read more) https://www.nadenevanderlinden.com/blog/what-four-years-of-running-supervision-groups-has-taught-me-confessions-of-an-emdr-consultant

17/04/2026

Dear therapist, Here’s one thing you did well this week (final of the series).

You held boundaries with your client.

You held these boundaries from a position of care.

Care for your client and care for yourself.

You helped your client understand the boundaries of therapy by guiding them in what to expect from therapy.

You maintained time in a way that feels predictable and safe.

You held your client who pushed boundaries to account, in a clear, kind and firm way so that the therapy relationship felt safe for both of you. In doing this, you help your client understand why boundaries matter in their relationship with others.

This work of boundary holding is effortful. It's much easier in the moment to slip into "it's not a big deal" and "it doesn't really matter" type thinking.

It's easier to fool yourself into thinking a boundary breach here and there doesn't matter for the therapeutic relationship. Especially if you have a history of pleasing and keeping the peace.

As this week concludes, take a moment to notice how well you did holding boundaries in so many ways with your clients.

You probably opened this app today and were greeted with countless posts about what you missed, what you are doing wrong, what you need to be afraid of and many critical stories about therapists.

It's all designed to grab your attention and open your wallets.

I encourage you to pause. To notice the impact of these posts on your nervous system and your sense of well-being.

To consider making the choice not to engage with these posts and placing your focus on something that nurtures you or something that celebrates the good work therapists do.

I hope you have found the "what you've done well this week" series helpful.

Warmly

Nadene

04/04/2026

Dear therapist, Here’s one thing you did well this week

You listened with care, sensing the different pieces of theory and strategy coming together in your mind like threads forming a larger design.

You selected the best option for your client, whilst attuning to their needs. You reserved other choices for later.

You noticed how they responded to what you offered and adjusted as appropriate.

These choices may seem ordinary in the flow of a session, but they are the craft of therapy - offered with intention and deeply supportive.

You probably opened this app today and were greeted with countless posts about what you missed, what you are doing wrong, what you need to be afraid of and many critical stories about therapists.

It's all designed to grab your attention and open your wallets.

I encourage you to pause. To notice the impact of these posts on your nervous system and your sense of well-being.

To consider making the choice not to engage with these posts and placing your focus on something that nurtures you or something that celebrates the good work therapists do.

I'll be back next Friday with another installment about what you're doing well.

Warmly
Nadene

27/03/2026

Dear therapist, Here's one thing you're doing well this week.

You held the hope for your clients.

You shone a light on what is possible for your client, exploring it with curiosity.

You helped them see that the one constant in life is change, and that brings possibility.

You reminded them of the temporary nature of feelings, even when they believe these feelings will never change.

You held the hope for:

Your clients who are not sure if they can make change
Your clients who are uncertain about what change to make
Your clients who are afraid to change
Your clients who don't want to change right now
Your clients who want someone else to change first
Your clients who have lost hope that things can get better

And even on the weeks where it was difficult for you to hold hope, because you were tired or unsure, you showed up for tour clients, reminding them that you believe in their potential.

The steadiness you offer in those moments makes far more difference than you may realise.

You probably opened this app today and were greeted with countless posts about what you missed, what you are doing wrong, what you need to be afraid of and many critical stories about therapists.

It's all designed to grab your attention and open your wallets.

I encourage you to pause. To notice the impact of these posts on your nervous system and your sense of well-being.

To consider making the choice not to engage with these posts and placing your focus on something that nurtures you or something that celebrates the good work therapists do.

I'll be back next Friday with another installment about what you're doing well.

Warmly
Nadene

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24/03/2026

*4 New Blogs for Therapists*
Over the last couple of months I've been busy writing to support therapists be the best versions of themselves that they can be - but I forgot to tell anyone. Here's what's new:

1. Using EMDR With Complex Clients When You Don’t Know Where to Start

2. Why Therapists Should Accredit in EMDR Therapy

3. Stop Chasing Likeability: What Really Builds Effective Therapy Relationships.

4.Why Therapists Should Certify in Schema Therapy with the ISST

You can find all my blogs here https://www.nadenevanderlinden.com/blog

19/03/2026

Dear Therapist, Here’s one thing you did well this week.

You kept a record of your clients’ care. Maybe you wrote it by hand, maybe you typed it, maybe you used an AI scribe.

Maybe you wrote them in a rush, maybe you were tired, maybe you resented this time because you prefer the therapy part over the admin. Perhaps you felt calm and relaxed as you wrote your notes and enjoyed the reflective space.

Whatever way you chose to notate your clients' care and however you felt about it, you demonstrated professionalism and care for your client and yourself.

Client records help you care for your clients by keeping track of their well-being and progress. These records also help our clients in the future, if they need to or choose to work with another therapist.

It also helps you care for yourself by not putting high pressure on your memory. There’s no need to make therapy a memory game.

It also helps care for your professional self as it provides you with evidence should there ever be questions about the type of care you provided your client.

You probably opened this app today and were greeted with countless posts about what you missed, what you are doing wrong, what you need to be afraid of and many critical stories about therapists.

It's all designed to grab your attention and open your wallets.

I encourage you to pause. To notice the impact of these posts on your nervous system and your sense of well-being.

To consider making the choice not to engage with these posts and placing your focus on something that nurtures you or something that celebrates the good work therapists do.

I'll be back next Friday with another installment about what you're doing well.

Warmly
Nadene

16/03/2026

*NEW SCHEMA THERAPY BLOGS* For the first time in a couple of years - I've added some new blogs to my Schema Therapy Collective website blogs. All my schema therapy blogs are written for clients to be able to understand. This also makes them an easy way to learn schema therapy.

What's new since the last update?

What Is Limited Reparenting? The Core Mechanism That Defines Schema Therapy
Feeling Stuck in Depression? How Schema Therapy Breaks the Cycle

You can find all the blogs here http://schematherapycollective.com/blog/

13/03/2026

Dear Therapist, Here's one thing you did well this week.

You gave your clients your undivided attention for 50 mins.

In a world where time is constantly fractured, and communication mostly happens in staccato form messages, that matters.

You probably opened this app today and were greeted with countless posts about what you missed, what you are doing wrong, what you need to be afraid of and countless critical stories about therapists.

It's all designed to grab your attention and open your wallets.

I encourage you to pause. To notice the impact of these posts on your nervous system and your sense of wellbeing.

To consider making the choice not to engage with these posts and placing your focus on something that nurtures you or something that celebrates the good work therapists do.

Warmly

Nadene

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01/03/2026

This last episode before the podcast goes on pause featuring Claire Trevitt founder of .growingtherapist is now live.

Claire, a grad of my coaching program Thrive Amplified, generously shares her journey from difficulty achieving financial success with her business to selling out webinars and even a multi 5 figure launch.

Listen in wherever you get your podcasts or via the link in my bio.

01/03/2026

In this episode, the last before the podcast goes on pause features Claire Trevitt founder of the The Growing Therapist. Claire shares her powerful journey of personal growth, confidence, and business success. Once held back by fear and self‑doubt, Claire went from being unable to sell her offers to repeatedly selling out programs and achieving a multi‑five‑figure launch.

Together we explore:

• Why confidence comes from taking imperfect action, not waiting to feel “ready”

• How embracing imperfection fuels personal growth and self‑acceptance

• The mindset shifts that helped Claire overcome fear and step into her power

• Practical lessons for therapists and coaches who want to grow their business authentically

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or using the link in the comments below

09/02/2026

In this inspiring episode, Nadene van der Linden sits down with Helen Tang, a Vietnamese Australian psychologist who has carved out a powerful niche supporting Asian Australians through culturally attuned therapy and EMDR.

Helen opens up about her personal and professional evolution- from grappling with imposter syndrome around her cultural identity, worrying about making enough money in private practice to building a thriving practice that now boasts a waitlist and creating online offers through Asian in Progress.

For more listen in here In this inspiring episode, Nadene van der Linden sits down with Helen Tang, a Vietnamese Australian psychologist who has carved out a powerful niche supporting Asian Australians through culturally attuned therapy and EMDR.

Helen opens up about her personal and professional evolution- from grappling with imposter syndrome around her cultural identity, worrying about making enough money in private practice to building a thriving practice that now boasts a waitlist and creating online offers through Asian in Progress.

Listen in here https://www.nadenevanderlinden.com/podcast/
identity-emdr-visibility-helen-tangs-journey-to-a-thriving-therapy-practice