The Psychosynthesis Centre: Coaching, Courses and Paperwork for Therapists

08/02/2026

Is neuroscience an existential threat to psychotherapy and practice? https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/news/is-neuroscience-an-existential-threat-to-psychotherapy-and-practice/

We are developing a new three-year strategy, so we are delving into current issues affecting the profession. In this article, we explore the impact of neuroscience on psychotherapy and assess whether it enhances or threatens the profession. 

01/02/2026

This blog is about psychosynthesis supervision and cultivating the practise of spaciousness in supervision & therapy.

Having trained in psychosynthesis psychotherapy in the UK over 25 years ago, I was deeply moved to reconnect recently with my psychotherapy trainers, but this time for supervisor continued professional development. As soon as our (overnight for me) workshop started, I felt at home as we began in the psychosynthesis time-honoured way, with a body, feelings, mind meditation. This reflective practice helps us to identify with body, feelings, mind (and thoughts), disidentify from the parts, and then self-identify. The self (small s) in psychosynthesis is akin to the conductor of the orchestra – capable of directing, integrating and synthesising the various parts of the personality.

https://psychosynthesis.online/psychosynthesis-supervision-spaciousness-in-practise/

In supervision,, cultivating spaciousness is not a luxury - it’s a necessity. Cultivate the practise of spaciousness in supervision.

18/01/2026

Your thoughts?
Since the roll-out of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service in 2007-8, NHS primary care psychological therapy has been monopolised by short-term cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). What is now called NHS Talking Therapies (NHS TT) hardly qualifies as psychotherapy at all. It might more appropriately be called psychological education, encouraging people to adapt to the conditions of their lives.

https://mentalhealthaction.uk/2025/01/10/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-nhs-talking-therapies/

Since the roll-out of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service in 2007-8, NHS primary care psychological therapy has been monopolised by short-term cognitive behavioural thera…

17/01/2026

Is the Psychiatric Drugging of Children a Form of Child Abuse?

A case that becomes harder to dismiss the longer you look

11/01/2026

FAO Therapists, last year's Soul-Centred Vision for Your Private Practice workshop was a beautiful morning of slowing down, turning inward, and giving space for the soul-self to speak.

Next Sunday (18th), I will be holding another soul-centred space. If you’re feeling the call to begin the year with clarity, creativity, and meaning, I warmly invite you to join me.

Through guided visualisation, creative expression, and shared reflection, you will have the opportunity to connect deeply with what is seeking to emerge next - in private practice, your work, or your next meaningful project.

You can read testimonial from last year in the comments!

More info & book your 2026 tickets now.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discover-your-soul-centred-private-practice-vision-for-2026-tickets-1977900300041?aff=oddtdtcreator

Image: Jodie Gale - Self Acceptance

17/12/2025

Supporting autonomy in young people with gender dysphoria: psychotherapy is not conversion therapy:

Opinion is divided about the certainty of the evidence base for gender-affirming medical interventions in youth. Proponents claim that these treatments are well supported, while critics claim the poor-quality evidence base warrants extreme caution. Psychotherapy is one of the only available alternat...

17/12/2025

This ⬇️ and stop with the 'incident that happened in Bondi' without naming the Jewish community and antisemitism

16/12/2025

Can Psychotherapy Challenge Capitalism?

While psychotherapy is often viewed as an exclusive, individualistic preserve, it also incorporates a strong element of social critique — and its modern history contains startling examples of therapy rooted in radical democratic principles.

15/12/2025

Fantastic article by my colleague Damian Grainer about Psychosynthesis' influence on IFS and one major and super important difference!

https://damiangrainer.substack.com/p/ifs-and-psychosynthesis

Honouring a Lineage and Reclaiming a Wider Horizon for Inner Work

14/12/2025

WHAT DO PSYCHOTHERAPISTS REALLY DO IN PRACTICE? AN INTERNET STUDY OF OVER 2,000 PRACTITIONERS

Over 2,200 North American psychotherapists completed a Web-based survey concerning their clinical work, including theoretical orientation, client characteristics, and use of specific psychotherapy techniques. Psychotherapeutic integration was ...

26/11/2025

Our muscles, bones and organs are held together by a network of tissue that influences our every move. Is there a way we can use it to our advantage?

15/11/2025

About the Use of AI as therapy

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPsychologicalAssociation/posts/pfbid0rZXfxjcVJw2ReTiKPDm8qsVAPHhK1idyA9H3SHJeUCEu5tr7tFpWrBBTvzVUfDK9l

Emotional support is an increasingly common reason people turn to AI chatbots and wellness apps, but these tools currently lack the scientific evidence and the necessary regulations to ensure users’ safety.

See areas of concern and science-backed recommendations from our new health advisory: https://at.apa.org/9d13ad