28/10/2025
The heart of a therapist holds many things — quiet, unseen, and deeply human.
• Stories clients have never told anyone
We hold the privilege of being the first to hear what’s been carried alone — the pain, the secrets, and the moments that have shaped someone’s life.
• The “me too,” but I won’t say it out loud
There are times when our humanness resonates deeply with what is shared, but we stay grounded in the client’s story. We meet them with empathy, not with our own.
• Belief in our clients’ healing
Even when hope feels distant, we hold it. We keep faith in the possibility of healing until they can begin to believe in it too.
• Clients’ ‘unwanted’ parts
From an IFS perspective, these are the parts clients often reject — the angry, anxious, ashamed, or fearful parts. We see their purpose, their protection, and hold them with the same tenderness as every other part.
• Our clients’ tears and struggles
These are moments of raw honesty and courage — the breaking open that allows what’s been held in for too long to finally be seen and soothed.
• Unspoken truths
What’s said between the words — in silence, in breath, in tears — often holds as much meaning as what is spoken. We listen to what isn’t said.
• The bittersweet grief of goodbyes and endings
When therapy comes to an end, there is sadness in saying goodbye, but also joy — the celebration of growth, resilience, and readiness to move forward.
• The privilege of being trusted
Every story shared is a reminder that therapy is a sacred relationship, built on courage, safety, and trust. It is never taken for granted.
Because the heart of a therapist doesn’t just listen — it holds. Quietly, reverently, and with immense care for the human being sitting across from us.
