<p><br></p><p><strong>This honest and reflective episode takes listeners inside the therapy room—where clinical learnings, vulnerability, and growth unfold in real time. </strong></p><p><strong>Ms Catherine McGrath (Clinical Team Lead and Senior Psychologist) sharea hard-earned lessons from working with OCD clients using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and open up about the emotional toll, missed opportunities, and the courage it takes to keep learning.</strong></p><p><strong>From the power of self-compassion to the importance of holding space and involving parents in the therapeutic process, this conversation is a valuable reminder that clinicians don’t need to be perfect to be effective—they just need to keep showing up.</strong></p><br><p><strong>💬 You’ll hear about:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The real struggles clinicians face in ERP therapy</strong></li><li><strong>Why reflecting on mistakes leads to better outcomes</strong></li><li><strong>How client emotions are best met with presence, not perfection</strong></li><li><strong>The impact of including parents in treatment plans</strong></li><li><strong>Why being kind to yourself is not optional—it's essential</strong></li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>🔖 Chapters</strong></p><p><strong> 00:00 Introduction to Clinical Learnings</strong></p><p><strong> 02:59 The Courage to Learn ERP</strong></p><p><strong> 05:57 Missed Opportunities in Therapy</strong></p><p><strong> 08:57 The Importance of Holding Space</strong></p><p><strong> 11:47 Navigating Client Emotions</strong></p><p><strong> 15:12 Involving Parents in Therapy</strong></p><p><strong> 17:42 Reflecting on Hard Lessons</strong></p><p><strong> 21:01 Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice</strong></p><p><strong> 23:47 Summary and Closing Thoughts</strong></p><br><p><strong> #ClinicalPractice #TherapyTalk #MentalHealthMatters #OCDTherapy #ERP #SelfCompassion #TherapistReflections #ClientEmotions #InvolvingParents #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealthProfessionals</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>