S6 | E8 What are the pros and cons of training to be and being a therapist (ft Michael Toller)

John-Paul's Therapy Podcast: This Trusted Place

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This is a really interesting conversation I had with psychodynamic therapist and therapeutic coach Michael Toller, including:
- why Michael decided to train as a therapist following his career organising events and Club nights
- the pros and cons of training to be a therapist
- how Michael chose his modality of psychodynamic therapy
- how he set up his private practice, with coaching as a way to make the transition from his previous career to private practice
- how Michael sets up his 'portfolio career' now
- the great things and all the challenges of being a therapist and running his own business
- how being a therapist works well with having a family
- the importance of having a network of connections
- how he's developed as a therapist over time
- the process of developing his Clinical Will App and the importance of technology and entrepreneurship for Michael
- his interest in ethics as a therapist
- the distinction between therapy and therapeutic coaching
- advice for anyone coming into the profession
- what Michael has learned from his life and experience so far
You can contact Michael on: https://clinicalwill.app and https://www.michaeltollerpsychotherapy.co.uk
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