Deliberating practice

deconstructing psychotherapy

The Deliberating Practice podcast is aimed at bringing a critical, deconstructionist lens to the practice of counselling and psychotherapy. Rather than being yet another podcast that offers tips, tools and tricks for therapists or clients, Deliberating Practice takes aim at broad technical, ethical and political issues within the world of psychotherapy and counselling.

what is deliberating practice?

Deliberating Practice was born out of a desire to make counselling and psychotherapy better. We both feel strongly that the practice of psychotherapy – through its intersection with free market capitalism, neo-liberal ideology, and the emerging force of technocracy – runs the risk of losing its essential humanitarian spirit. Each episode we focus on a broad topic in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, and draw on literature from Humanistic Psychotherapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Critical Psychotherapy, and Critical Theory to expand the discussion beyond the status quo.

What's new:

Episode 10: Introducing Critical Psychotherapy

Richard and Glenn discuss the work of critical psychotherapist Del Loewenthal and topics of concern that extend from his theorizing.

richard tatomir

Hi, I'm Richard Tatomir (he/him/his). I am a Neurodivergent Counsellor-Educator-Supervisor-Researcher from Surrey, BC in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley areas of BC.I have over a decade of post-Masters experience in government, health-care, and private practice treating children, youth, parents, couples & families with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, conflict, and most other behavioural, emotional, and life issues, as well as over 5 years as a Clinical Supervisor/University Faculty.I take a research-based, relationship-centered, and step-by-step skill-building approach, believing clients are doing the best they can—but that it takes a village to thrive—and sometimes additional tools, strategies, and outside perspectives are necessary to overcome barriers in the way of reaching our full potential.

glenn wood

I'm Glenn, a practicing counsellor/psychotherapist in Victoria, BC. I completed his mastersdegree in counselling at the University of Northern British Columbia in 2022. I work full time at the BC Cancer Agency in Victoria. I first became interested in psychotherapy as a teenager after receiving psychological support. I have interests in Psychoanalysis, Existential Psychotherapy, Humanistic Psychotherapy, and the intersection of psychotherapy and spirituality. For me, Deliberating Practice is a place to grapple with important issues in the world of contemporary counselling and psychotherapy.

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