In this first episode of The Art of Therapy: Season 3, we begin with the origin story of psychotherapy and the question that grounds everything: why do we do what we do? We revisit the early foundations associated with Freud and Breuer, the cathartic method and the “talking cure”, and the movement from hypnosis towards free association.

From there, we map the broad arc of theory development—psychodynamic, behavioural, humanistic/existential, CBT, and systems thinking—showing how each orientation adds meaning, depth, and relief in its own way. Episode 1 sets up the season’s theme: integrative psychotherapy as a structured way of holding multiple lenses at once.

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Season 3 is about integration: not simply knowing multiple approaches, but understanding how they connect and why they belong together. Building on last season’s focus on Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA), this trailer introduces the season’s central idea—moving from an ad hoc, eclectic approach to integrative psychotherapy that is coherent, purposeful, and clinically clear.

Across the season, Marizaan and Dr Warrick explore and unpack a range of therapies, including psychoanalysis, behaviourism, humanistic and existential traditions, CBT, narrative therapy, hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and newer developments such as psychedelics. This is an invitation to think more clearly about what you do in the room—and why.

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In Episode 23 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen walk through the practical steps of doing an Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA) — from the first person-centred session to identifying interactional variables and finding meaningful therapeutic direction.

This episode shows how IPA allows therapists to remain deeply present with clients while also stepping back to observe communication, emotional distance, confirmation, needs, control, flexibility, and circular causality. Rather than overwhelming clinicians with technique, IPA offers a structured way to see what is already happening — and to identify the smallest change that can create the biggest relief.

Created for therapists and psychologists who want clear thinking, practical structure, and accessible learning after emotionally demanding workdays.

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In Episode 22 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore how DSM diagnosis and Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA) work together — and why therapists don’t have to choose between them.

They unpack the DSM as a powerful, symptom-based diagnostic system rooted in the medical model, while introducing IPA as a relational diagnostic lens that locates difficulty in patterns of interaction, communication, and systems rather than solely within the individual.

This episode shows how integrating both approaches expands what therapists can see, understand, and work with — creating more room for clarity, compassion, and effective intervention.

Created for working therapists and psychologists who want depth, integration, and relief from diagnostic confusion — without academic overload.

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In Episode 21 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen introduce Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA) — an integrative framework that helps therapists bring clarity, structure, and direction to complex clinical work.

They explore how IPA allows therapists to remain deeply person-centred while also observing communication, interaction patterns, and systemic dynamics — without becoming overwhelmed or rigid. Rather than switching between theories, this episode shows how integration creates coherence, creativity, and confidence in the therapy room.

For therapists and psychologists, this conversation offers relief from information overload and a grounded way to think about therapy — not just techniques.

Created for working clinicians who want depth, clarity, and integration without academic exhaustion.

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In Episode 20 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen bring together the core ideas explored throughout the season — and answer the essential clinical question: What does a therapist actually do with all of this? They explain how the presenting complaint serves as context, focus, and guide — helping therapists decide where to look, what to prioritise, and how to move therapy forward without relying on bias or intuition alone. This episode shows how linking observed interaction patterns to the presenting problem transforms therapy from overwhelm into clarity, making the work both goal-directed and deeply humane. Created for working therapists and psychologists who want accessible, restorative learning that sharpens thinking without adding to burnout.

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In Episode 19 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore how trauma fundamentally changes the way people relate, communicate, and behave.

They unpack trauma as a deeply disturbing experience that can temporarily disrupt concentration, empathy, emotional regulation, and preferred ways of relating — often without the person realising what is happening. Crucially, this episode shows why therapists must first ask “Has there been trauma?” before interpreting interaction patterns.

For therapists and psychologists, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a vital reminder: behaviour that looks problematic may actually be a normal response to an abnormal experience.

Created for working clinicians who want meaningful, accessible learning without the exhaustion of traditional academic theory.

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In Episode 18 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore a subtle but powerful interpersonal dynamic: a person’s capacity to elicit acceptance or rejection in relationships.

They unpack how behaviour — often outside of awareness — can draw others closer or unintentionally push them away. Importantly, this episode highlights the difference between intention and impact, showing why distress, isolation, and repeated relational pain can occur even when rejection is never intended.

For therapists and psychologists, this episode offers a clear, compassionate framework for observing interaction patterns and helping clients understand how their way of relating shapes mental wellbeing.

Created for working clinicians who want meaningful learning without the drain of heavy academic theory.

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