The Validation Lounge, All Parts Are Welcome with Sasha Jenkin

In this episode we look at attachment theory through a parts lens.I'm joined again by Cate Mackenzie who as well as being IFS Level 3 trained has training and works using attachment theory.She is a COSRT Accredited Sex and Relationship Therapist, Love Coach and Artist. She offers therapy, coaching and workshops to individuals and couples of any orientation or gender. Her passion is

Parts involved with addictions and compulsions.In this episode I am joined by Sarah McGowan, IFS Level 3 trained Therapist and we discuss parts that manifest in addictive processes.Sarah is a Strictly Come Dancing and yoga devotee who, thanks to IFS, now enjoys a moderate relationship with her previous nightly coping strategies. Sarah is an experienced psychodynamic counsellor (OXO

Valentina Manini is an IFS Certified Practitioner based in Switzerland, she integrates IFS with psychedelics (where this is legal when given permission). We discuss the use of ketamine, mdma and psilocybin, alongside IFS.Valentina has a youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@valentinamaniniAlso her website gives you more information on her experience and many trainings.https://va

Today we talk to Cate Mackenzie an IFS Level 3 trained and a COSRT Accredited sex and relationship expert about how parts can present in our intimate relationships.Cate offers therapy, coaching and workshops to individuals and couples of any orientation or gender. Her passion is supporting people to fall in love with themselves, with life and with others.She has run workshops in Fr

In this episode I chat with Phil de la Haye about how parts can manifest as chronic physical symptoms. Phil de la Haye is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner, coach, trainee counsellor, and a Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner (SIRPA). He works with a particular focus on the mindbody connection, the neuroscience of pain, nervous system dysregulation, and is int

This episode is a different format to usual as I am really lucky to chat to Sacha Mardou about her fabulous new book Past Tense, Facing Family Secrets and Finding Myself in Therapy. In this deeply personal and visually stunning work, Mardou shares her experience of overcoming anxiety and generational traumathrough the power of therapy, offering a fresh and compelling approach to th

In this episode Ellen Yun and host, Sasha Jenkin discuss the theme of power and control through an Internal Family Systems lens. A huge subject this is a first chance to explore this and there will be further episodes on the same theme at a later date.Ellen Yun is an IFS therapist Level 3 trained on route to Certification. If you would like more information about Ellen there is a f

This discussion/podcast is split into two parts.Part 1: In this episode I talk to Sanjay Kumar who is now back in Bangalore in India (where he grew up) after living in London for 17 years. Whilst in the UK he trained to be a psychotherapist and worked specialising in supporting gay men and also offered bereavement therapy. This episode was recorded before the horrendous spread of C

Welcome to the third episode of The Validation Lounge with Phil Georgiou.Each episode of The Validation Lounge looks at what contributes to self - esteem with different professionals who work with people; counsellors, therapist, mediators and coaches, amongst others.Phil Georgiou grew up in the UK from a mixed culture family and has lived and worked across Europe and the middle eas

Welcome to the second episode of The Validation Lounge with Melissa Cliffe.Each episode of The Validation Lounge looks at what contributes to self - esteem with different professionals who work with people; counsellors, therapist, mediators and coaches, amongst others.In this episode I continue to explore validation and self worth with Melissa Cliffe.Melissa is a Gestalt Psychother