Holding Space While You Wait for Therapy

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An Open Letter from Therapist to Client

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Bridging the gap between self‑help and therapy, A Holding Space While You Wait for Therapy provides insight, support, compassion and hope to clients who are waiting to begin counselling and psychotherapy. Readers will benefit from building their knowledge through accessible psychoeducation, learning practical tools and reading case vignettes which demonstrate these ideas in practice. Mirroring the way in which a therapist ‘holds space’ for a client, this book provides non‑judgemental support to those experiencing challenging moments within their lives.Written in a relational style and backed by academic research, this book provides an accessible yet rigorous guide to self‑help while waiting for therapy. Each chapter is devoted to exploring a different part of the ‘self’, drawing from Daniel Stern’s ‘self‑psychology’ and the author’s humanistic and integrative perspective. There is guidance on: dealing with feelings and emotions, supporting psychological well‑being, tuning into the body’s wisdom, developing a positive self‑relationship, understanding and improving relationships, connecting with soul and spirituality, and harnessing creativity and the imagination – all with the common purpose of helping and healing.The open‑letter, easy‑to‑read style makes the content accessible and acts as a companion tool for the reader as they journey through the challenges of life. This is an essential read for clients waiting for therapy, mental health practitioners looking to provide support to waitlisted clients, and trainees or students wanting to better understand the therapeutic journey in full.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-05-25
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor164
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781032991450

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Jessica Bowers is a counsellor and psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. Prior to beginning her private practice, Jessica volunteered as a counsellor in a women’s institute and a HMP counselling service. As a training facilitator for First Thought Training, she provides well‑being‑related workshops for healthcare professionals within the NHS. She writes for Storytime Magazine’s mental health content and has published a series of therapeutic children’s books.

'Jessica has developed an insightful and compassionate guide for those who find themselves unable or unready to begin therapy immediately. She offers case vignettes, providing examples of how her advice can be applied in real life. Her words are not only validating but deeply supportive, offering a sense of hope and reassurance to individuals in this difficult position. This is an area that has long been overlooked in current literature. Jessica’s work fills this void with remarkable care. Her approach is grounded in real-world compassion, meeting readers where they are.'Dr Lorraine D. Price, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, PhD Psych. M.A. Integrative Psychotherapy. 'Jessica Bowers offers potential therapy clients an inviting bridge from self-help literature to the waiting room. This compassionate work sets the standard for an under-resourced niche, with a treasure trove of materials to explore. Her relational approach to therapy shines through the text.'Keith Duckett,Team Leader & Lead Therapist, Bereavement Support & Counselling Team, Walsall NHS Trust Specialist Palliative Care.