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Hammock – Why organisations lead to better therapy outcomes

Ed.Hannifan — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:41:02 +0000

Spend a few minutes searching for counselling online and a pattern emerges. Affordable. Flexible. Qualified therapists. Safe space. The language repeats itself so often it becomes difficult to tell one service from another. But behind that sameness, there is a difference most clients are never told about. It rarely appears on homepages. It is almost never explained clearly.

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Therapy outcomes #1: the life-changing power of vulnerability

Ed.Hannifan — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Counselling and psychotherapy can be life changing in ways that are often hard to put into words. You might know that something has shifted, that you feel lighter, clearer, or more yourself, but struggle to explain exactly what has changed. This blog focuses on one of the most powerful of those shifts. The ability to sit with your own vulnerability. It’s a long one, so grab a cuppa and get…

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Why humanistic and psychodynamic therapy has, and always will, matter.

Ed.Hannifan — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0000

In a world full of quick fixes, apps, and endless advice, it’s easy to forget something simple yet profound: people change through connection with other people. Long before psychology had names for therapy, humans healed each other by listening, reflecting, and offering genuine presence. Humanistic (person-centred) and psychodynamic therapy are rooted in this deep, timeless way of helping.

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