S5 | E10 Exploring Therapy, Spirituality, and Addictions: A Conversation with Susan McGrath

In this latest instalment of my conversation series, I sit down with experienced therapist Susan McGrath to discuss her unique approach to therapy, particularly focusing on the transpersonal and spiritual aspects of mental health. Susan has extensive experience working with addictions and dependencies, including her use of the 12 Step Programme. We talk about her perspectives on the profession, her 'bugbears,' and her occasional ambivalence about the field, all while acknowledging the great honour and responsibility of being someone’s therapist.

Our conversation covers a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights into the complex world of therapy and the challenges that come with working in this profession. Susan’s reflections provide a fascinating look at the intersection of spirituality, mental health, and addiction recovery. 

Particular topics include:

- Susan’s turning point in life (journey becoming a therapist) 

- Training to be a therapist 28 years ago

- Susan’s experience with therapy training

- Susan’s current practice, an overview

- Navigating the idea of ‘God’ and ‘Spirituality’ in therapy 

- Comments around addiction (drinking, drugs, etc) 

- Susan’s one ‘criticism’ about therapy

- Motivation for becoming a therapist

- If Susan stopped being a therapist tomorrow...

- What Susan & John Paul think of being therapists (how they like it) 

- Working with ‘types’ of people

- Therapy “isn’t for everyone”

- Tips for someone coming into the profession (a discussion about pay levels in therapy)

- Susan’s future plans

- Final words, how to get in touch with Susan

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