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In conversation with Ian Florance

In conversation with Ian Florance A wide-ranging interview for the British Psychological Society DR ESTHER COLE 09/10/2024 https://youtu.be/YDecn9PfxAg?si=SrMCgNnIRIgqh6qG Ian Florance, a distinguished voice in mental health advocacy, talks to Dr Esther Cole about her journey into clinical psychology and the development of Lifespan Psychology – The Diverse Practice. SHARE Copy Link Email WhatsApp LinkedIn

Self-help tips on the Breaking Through Therapy podcast

Self-help tips on the Breaking Through Therapy podcast Hear from the client and their therapist on The Breaking Through Therapy Charity Podcast DR ESTHER COLE 09/10/2024 Key points Therapy saves lives but most people don’t trust the process Listen to this groundbreaking podcast with the client and their therapist! The Breaking Through Therapy Charity Podcast […]

Disability, Livelihood and Employment

Disability, Livelihood and Employment There is still to do to ensure equal employment opportunities for the one in four working age adults who are disabled DR ESTHER COLE 20/12/2024 Disability History Month 2024 Dr Sophie Doswell of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has written a blogpost to mark Disability History Month 2024, whose […]

Safe & Secure: Working with Private Medical Insurers

Safe & Secure: Working with Private Medical Insurers DR ESTHER COLE 172/02/2025 Although world-class, waiting lists for NHS mental health services are at an all time high. Patients and commissioners are, more than ever, seeking options for private sector health services. Some NHS Trusts are no longer funding some mental health services. As an example, […]

Competitive Friendship

Is Competition a Problem in Middle-Class Friendships? Beware of frenemies and stay connected with yourself. DR ESTHER COLE 23/03/2025 Consultation There are so many things to consider that might make it difficult for you to choose a therapist. Their training, the type of therapy they use, their personality and own life experiences shape the sort […]

How to Access Therapy for Your Child

How to Access Therapy for Your Child A parent consultation and your involvement improves child mental health, too. DR ESTHER COLE 01/03/2025 Photo by Robert Stump on Unsplash Key points Since COVID-19, mental health difficulties in children have increased 35% in the UK, and there is a shortage of child psychologists. Instead of face-to-face therapy for […]

6 Reasons Why Pulling Out Alone is Like Rolling the Dice

6 Reasons Why Pulling Out Alone is Like Rolling the Dice And what to do instead. DR ESTHER COLE 23/03/2025 Photo by Robert Stump on Unsplash Pulling out is not contraception – that is a myth – I think it’s like rolling the dice. All adults and young people globally need ‘pulling out’ removed from their […]

Is Competition a Problem in Middle-Class Friendships?

Is Competition a Problem in Middle-Class Friendships? Beware of frenemies and stay connected with yourself. DR ESTHER COLE 23/03/2025 Consultation There are so many things to consider that might make it difficult for you to choose a therapist. Their training, the type of therapy they use, their personality and own life experiences shape the sort […]

Building a psychology practice

Building a psychology practice Dr Esther Cole speaks to Dr Rosie Gilderthorp at The Business of Psychology podcast DR ESTHER COLE 15/06/2025 Dr Esther was excited to join Dr Rosie at the Business of Psychology podcast to talk about what it takes to build a thriving associate practice, in the challenging context of 2025, described […]