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‘We should celebrate rather than diminish’

‘We should celebrate rather than diminish’ Ian Florance interviews Dr. Esther Cole for The Psychologist magazine DR ESTHER COLE 11/02/2024 Dr. Cole is Author, Visiting Lecturer, Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Clinical Director of Lifespan Psychology – The Diverse Practice®. She is also on the British Psychological Society’s committee of the Specialist Interest Group for Independent […]

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 […]

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 […]

How do you Choose the Right Therapist for You?

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How do you Choose the Right Therapist for You? There are so many things to consider that might make it difficult for you to choose a therapist. DR ESTHER COLE 17/11/2025 Consultation There are so many things to consider that might make it difficult for you to choose a therapist. Their training, the type of […]