From smiley eyes to the art of silence: what do people want from their therapist? (with Paul Edwards)

In this episode, Rich and Ray are joined by Paul Edwards, a retired police detective with lived-experience of seeking psychological therapy for PTSD. In an informative and often poignant discussion, Paul describes what really matters in therapy from the perspective of the person seeking help. The conversation covers the attributers of a good therapist, the small human moments that make therapy accessible, the emotional cost of sessions, and why honesty and willingness to engage in therapy matter more than anything. And, in a first for this podcast, our guest turns the tables and poses a 'Let's Ask Ray' question.

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