Tugs of War Within Us
Internal conflict is a common reason why people seek therapeutic help and it is this issue that spurred me on to write Tugs-of-War Within Us - Therapists Reveal their own Internal Conflicts.
At the heart of the book is a unique collection of intimate and candid stories narrated by eight experienced therapists. These clinicians have chosen to reveal very personal accounts of their internal conflicts because they want to demonstrate that by working alongside conflicted parts it’s possible to reduce the levels of distress.
So, Tugs-of-War Within Us could be seen as a must-read for counsellors and psychotherapists, especially those who can feel out of their depth when clients present with trauma-based depression, fears, phobias or addictions.
(More detailed information about my book can be found at Tugs-of-War Within Us ).
The Girls Within
My first book, The Girls Within – a true story of triumph over trauma and abuse, is a true story about the therapy I undertook with an ex-client who has DID.
Initially, she had many years of therapy with me on her own, but later, I also worked face-to-face with two of her very traumatised, dissociated internal little girls, aged six and eight years old. Thanks to their willingness to ‘come out of hiding’ and meet me in my therapy room we were able to develop a trusting relationship. Consequently, the Girls found the confidence to tell me their terrifying stories and accept therapeutic help in the form of energy treatment. This ultimately led to extraordinary healing. Indeed, the book offers inspiration and hope to those who live or work with the legacy of childhood abuse.
My book is discussed in more detail on The Girls Within Page. In addition, there is a series of soundbite recordings of the book via TikTok videos. These offer a ‘sped-up’ version of The Girls Within.