In Episode 16 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore one of the most challenging — and most essential — principles in mental health: control.

They break down why control is uncomfortable to discuss, how it shapes relationships, and why therapists must learn to observe influence, yielding, helplessness, and excessive control in the room.

Through clinical examples, they illustrate how a person’s ability (or inability) to influence their environment connects to presenting problems — including depression, passivity, powerlessness, anger, and relational strain.

For therapists and psychologists, this episode offers a deeply clarifying look at a concept that sits beneath much of human behaviour.

Created for working clinicians who want concise but transformative learning — without the exhaustion of heavy theory.

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In Episode 15 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore how problem-solving skills strengthen mental wellbeing and therapeutic effectiveness.

They outline three core steps that move us from reactivity to clarity — defining the problem, understanding its causes, and systematically testing solutions. By learning to step back and observe rather than react, therapists and clients alike develop greater objectivity and balance.

Created for working therapists and psychologists who want concise, restorative learning to refine their craft without burnout.

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In Episode 14 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore metacommunication — the powerful skill of talking about communication itself.

They explain how reflecting on communication—intention, impact, context, and timing—helps clients and therapists resolve misunderstandings, strengthen relationships, and create shared understanding.

This episode clarifies how learning to metacommunicate turns breakdowns into breakthroughs.

Designed for working therapists and psychologists seeking accessible, restorative learning that deepens skill without draining energy.

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In Episode 12 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore how understanding and expressing needs is central to mental wellbeing and therapeutic growth.

Building on Carl Rogers’ person-centred approach, they examine how self-concept and positive regard intersect with the way we communicate our needs — and why assertiveness is the bridge between awareness and connection.

This episode offers practical insight for therapists and psychologists who want to strengthen their observational skills and help clients build healthy patterns of self-expression.

Created for working therapists and psychologists who seek concise, accessible learning to stay inspired without burnout.

🎧 Subscribe now and master the art of communication in therapy. Learn more about CPD-accredited, in-person training at Treatment Works:https://treatmentworks.co.za/training/

In Episode 12 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore how understanding and expressing needs is central to mental wellbeing and therapeutic growth.

Building on Carl Rogers’ person-centred approach, they examine how self-concept and positive regard intersect with the way we communicate our needs — and why assertiveness is the bridge between awareness and connection.

This episode offers practical insight for therapists and psychologists who want to strengthen their observational skills and help clients build healthy patterns of self-expression.

🎧 Subscribe now and master the art of communication in therapy. Learn more about CPD-accredited, in-person training at Treatment Works:https://treatmentworks.co.za/training/

In Episode 11 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore positive regard, self-actualization, and confirmation — the need to feel seen, valued, and acknowledged.

Building on Carl Rogers’ person-centred theory, they explain how congruence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard lay the foundation for growth — but confirmation adds something vital: the experience of mattering.

For therapists and psychologists, this episode offers a restorative reflection on how giving and receiving confirmation supports both client wellbeing and the therapist’s own sense of meaning in their work.

Designed for professionals who want accessible, bite-sized learning to reconnect with the heart of therapy — without the exhaustion of heavy theory.

🎧 Subscribe now and master the art of communication in therapy. Learn more about CPD-accredited, in-person training at Treatment Works:https://treatmentworks.co.za/training/

In Episode 10 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore how emotional closeness and distance influence every therapeutic encounter.They unpack how therapists can observe connection—not just feel it—through subtle cues like eye contact, posture, and openness. The discussion shows how these observations reveal much about a client’s internal world and how emotional distance connects to their presenting problems.Designed for working therapists and psychologists, this episode offers a concise, restorative reflection on the art of observation—bringing clarity and presence to your practice without the exhaustion of heavy theory.

🎧 Subscribe now and master the art of communication in therapy.Learn more about CPD-accredited, in-person training at Treatment Works:https://treatmentworks.co.za/training/

In Episode 9 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore how clarity—or the lack of it—shapes every relationship.

They discuss how a therapist can observe communication patterns that reveal much about a client’s presenting problem: clarity of expression, logical flow, and how intention and impact often differ. Even small communication lapses can influence connection, trust, and emotional wellbeing.

For therapists and psychologists who spend their days listening deeply to others, this episode offers a practical, accessible reflection on the art of communication—designed to inform, restore, and inspire without overwhelming.

🎧 Subscribe now and master the art of communication in therapy.

Learn more about CPD-accredited, in-person training at Treatment Works:

https://treatmentworks.co.za/training/