Feb 28 2025 69 mins 2
In this episode, we have a panel discussion on the topic of EDI in counselling and psychotherapy with my guests Jim Hutton, Ray O'Neill, Ejiro Ogbevoan, Ravind Jeawon and Jude Coughlan.
The panel guests have a wealth of lived experience and knowledge in this area, with several being members of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's EDI Committee. We explore the formation and activities of the EDI committee which includes organising a yearly conference, organising networking events for clinicians, liaising with the IACP Journal and training providers. We highlight the vital role of power in therapy and how therapists need to be aware of it and actively managing it with their clients. We acknowledge the rapid changes happening globally and in Ireland, along with the fear and discomfort that can come with that, and EDI topics generally. However, we end on a hopeful note that recognises the need for self-compassion and curiosity as we grow and work through the complex layers we each have around EDI issues as humans and therapists.
Episode Links:
IACP EDI Committee https://iacp.ie/edi-committee
IACP Guidelines for working with adult autistic clients https://iacp.ie/Guidelines-for-Counsellors-and-Psychotherapists-working-with-Adult-Autistic-Clients
Black Therapists Ireland https://www.blacktherapistsireland.ie/
