Episode 29: How to get good psychotherapy

In this interview I chat with Graham Johnston and Matt Wotton about how to get good therapy. Graham and Matt have recently published a book, through PCCS Books, A Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy. Graham and Matt are also directors of the London Centre for Applied Psychology. In the podcast, we reference the work of Miller and Moyers and the 8 characteristics that research informs are to be found in the best therapists. These are 1. Empathy, 2. Non-judgemental acceptance, 3. Affirming and validating, 4. Genuineness, 5. Focus, 6. Promoting Hope and Optimism, 7. Solution Focused and strengths-based, 8. Advice and Guidance.  Graham and Matt added an additional characteristic, namely a good therapist be grounded in the evidence in their field.