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Confessions of a Counsellor

Confessions of a Counsellor

By AboutConnection

"Confessions of a Counsellor" is about mental health in bite-size chunks. Janice Lyons is not just a therapist but shares real-life self-help. Let's talk about therapy, counselling, and life tools/ tips to use every day in five minutes or less. I'm glad you're here :)

In case you're curious, I am an introvert (INFJ) and a lover of chocolate, a good book, and fluffy animals!

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Confessions of a CounsellorJul 27, 2021

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Anxiety and Therapy

Anxiety and Therapy

In today's episode, Janice Lyons explores how anxiety can affect therapy.
Mar 08, 202406:03
Why Go To Therapy?

Why Go To Therapy?

In today's episode, Janice Lyons explores the purpose of the therapeutic relationship and the different types of support that can be found in a therapeutic relationship.
Mar 01, 202405:34
When do I go to therapy?

When do I go to therapy?

In today's episode, Janice Lyons explores when is a good time to start therapy.
Feb 23, 202405:55
Feel Your Feelings Not in Therapy

Feel Your Feelings Not in Therapy

In today's episode, Janice Lyons explores feeling your feelings when we are not in therapy.
Feb 16, 202407:38
Why Therapy Doesn't Work

Why Therapy Doesn't Work

In today's episode, Janice Lyons explores why therapy doesn't always work.
Feb 09, 202404:20
Preventive Therapy

Preventive Therapy

In today's episode, Janice Lyons explores how therapy can be a preventive tool to moving through life's difficulties.
Feb 02, 202404:47
Self Worth and Therapy

Self Worth and Therapy

In today's episode, Janice Lyons explores Self Worth and how we can build it for ourselves
Feb 01, 202404:09
Therapy and Grief

Therapy and Grief

In today's episode, Janice Lyons explores grief.
Jan 19, 202408:08
Therapy and Building Skills

Therapy and Building Skills

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores building therapeutic skills that work for us.
Jan 12, 202404:46
New Years Resolution and Therapy

New Years Resolution and Therapy

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores New Year's Resolutions and behaviour change.
Jan 05, 202405:22
Therapy Talk: Holiday Preparation

Therapy Talk: Holiday Preparation

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores three techniques to help you over the holidays.
Dec 08, 202307:25
Therapy Talk: Doing the Work

Therapy Talk: Doing the Work

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores the therapy process of practicing skills outside of session.
Dec 01, 202305:18
Therapy Talk: Self Efficacy

Therapy Talk: Self Efficacy

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores self-efficacy and building confidence.
Nov 24, 202304:18
Therapy Talk: Feeling Anxiety

Therapy Talk: Feeling Anxiety

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how to move through your anxious feelings.
Nov 17, 202306:08
Therapy Talk: Getting to Know You

Therapy Talk: Getting to Know You

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores ways to find things you love to do.
Nov 10, 202305:49
Therapy Talk: People Pleasing

Therapy Talk: People Pleasing

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores prioritizing ourselves and being aware of people pleasing.
Nov 03, 202305:23
Therapy Talk: Transitions

Therapy Talk: Transitions

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores transitions and how to notice when we are going through a transition.
Oct 27, 202304:13
Therapy Talk: Changing our Thoughts

Therapy Talk: Changing our Thoughts

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores our thoughts and how we can challenge what we are thinking.
Oct 20, 202304:60
Therapy Talk: Goals

Therapy Talk: Goals

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores goals and what that looks like in therapy.
Oct 13, 202304:17
Therapy Talk: Fall Time

Therapy Talk: Fall Time

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores mental health and the change of season.
Oct 06, 202305:29
Therapy Client: Motherhood

Therapy Client: Motherhood

In today's episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey through Motherhood.


**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Sep 08, 202305:59
Therapy Client: Self-Discovery

Therapy Client: Self-Discovery

In today's episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey.


**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Sep 01, 202304:53
Therapy Client: Individual Relationship Work

Therapy Client: Individual Relationship Work

In today's episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey.


**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Aug 25, 202306:09
Therapy Client: Self-exploration

Therapy Client: Self-exploration

In today's episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey.


**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Aug 18, 202305:32
Therapy Client: Fix Me

Therapy Client: Fix Me

In today's episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey who is looking for a "fix" from therapy.


**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Aug 11, 202305:11
Therapy client: Not Ready to Change

Therapy client: Not Ready to Change

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey who wasn't the right fit.


**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Aug 04, 202305:16
Therapy Client: Timing is Everything

Therapy Client: Timing is Everything

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey and how timing makes all the difference in the effectiveness of therapy.


**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Jul 28, 202304:34
Therapy Client: Goal Focused

Therapy Client: Goal Focused

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey with self-love and accomplishing a goal.


**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Jul 21, 202305:06
Therapy Clients: Self Exploration

Therapy Clients: Self Exploration

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons shares about a client's journey with self-exploration.

**Disclaimer: All identifying information has been changed.
Jul 14, 202306:40
Therapy Clients: Who is a Client?

Therapy Clients: Who is a Client?

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons shares about this season and how we will explore the clients journey with therapy.
Jul 07, 202302:54
Therapist Self-Care

Therapist Self-Care

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how she balances her life outside work and shows up for clients.
Jun 09, 202305:59
Therapy and the Pursuit of Happiness

Therapy and the Pursuit of Happiness

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores happiness, how we want it, and what we need to experience it.
Jun 02, 202305:14
Therapy and Approval

Therapy and Approval

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores the question of asking for permission and what can be helpful in therapy.
May 26, 202303:46
A Therapist Journey

A Therapist Journey

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how she became a therapist and the events that led her here.
May 19, 202306:52
Therapy and Secrets

Therapy and Secrets

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores the phrase "this is going to around really bad." How this phrase impacts therapy and the therapist.
May 12, 202304:54
Repetition and Therapy

Repetition and Therapy

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores the idea of therapists being bored by repeatedly hearing the same stories.
May 04, 202304:47
Therapy and Assumptions

Therapy and Assumptions

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how to check in and gather evidence about the assumptions we have.
Apr 27, 202306:22
Therapy and Reassurance

Therapy and Reassurance

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores cognitive dissonance and reassurance within the therapeutic relationship.
Apr 20, 202305:36
Mental Health and Needs

Mental Health and Needs

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores what needs are, how to figure out what yours are, and the difference between a need and a request.


Apr 13, 202305:29
Therapy and Advice

Therapy and Advice

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores the common therapy question of "What should I do?"


Apr 06, 202305:17
Mental Health and Society

Mental Health and Society

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how mental health and illness can impact our environment.


Mar 10, 202305:48
Therapy and Embarrassment

Therapy and Embarrassment

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how embarrassment and the therapeutic setting interact.


Mar 03, 202305:54
Motherhood and Self-Care

Motherhood and Self-Care

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores motherhood and how Moms can realistically and within their capacity provide self-care.


Feb 24, 202307:28
Therapy and Self-Worth

Therapy and Self-Worth

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores the foundation of Self-Worth and how it influences how we feel about ourselves.


Feb 17, 202305:34
Self-Help and Impostor Syndrome

Self-Help and Impostor Syndrome

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores Impostor Syndrome and how this affects our mental health and feelings about ourselves.


Feb 10, 202305:01
Mental Health and the Weather

Mental Health and the Weather

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how our environment and the weather affect our mental health.


Feb 03, 202305:45
Mental Health and Recovery

Mental Health and Recovery

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how the term recovery can describe how we are feeling and share our experiences with those around us.


Jan 27, 202305:26
Therapy and Judgments

Therapy and Judgments

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores how judgements play into our lives and how to live with them.


Jan 20, 202306:31
Mental Health and Shame + Guilt

Mental Health and Shame + Guilt

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons defines shame and guilt and explores their impact on the story we tell.


Jan 13, 202305:27
Therapy and Change

Therapy and Change

In today’s episode, Janice Lyons explores her growth as a therapist and her intentions for this year.

Jan 06, 202306:18