Afleveringen
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Most therapists begin their careers with an idea of the kind of therapist they'll become. But the work has a way of changing us.
In this episode of After the Last Client, Melissa Reid and Hilary McCulloch reflect on the therapists they thought they'd be when they first started practicing and how experience, clients, and life have reshaped that vision over time.
Together, they explore the unexpected lessons that come from sitting with people through some of their hardest moments, how the work has changed them personally, and what clients have taught them that no textbook, classroom, or supervision ever could.
In this episode, we discuss:
• How our expectations of being a therapist changed over time
• The ways therapy work has shaped us
• Lessons clients have taught us beyond clinical training
Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario, After the Last Client is a podcast for therapists, helping professionals, students, and anyone curious about the human side of therapy.
Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There's a seat for you here.
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MEET THE HOSTS
Melissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.
Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.
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FOLLOW & CONNECT
Website: calmingtree.ca
Instagram: @calmingtreecounselling
TikTok: @afterthelastclient
Facebook: Calming Tree Counselling
LinkedIn: Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy
LISTEN ON
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033eXhpVbgF7x88N7Jza68
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-last-client/id1896656451
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast is intended for informational and reflective purposes only and is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.
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MUSIC
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Boundaries sound simple in theory. In practice? They can be some of the hardest things to maintain, especially for people whose work revolves around caring for others.
In this episode of "After the Last Client," we’re talking about the boundaries we thought we’d be better at. From work-life balance and emotional availability to saying no and protecting our own energy, we explore the places where boundaries can feel messy, imperfect, and deeply human.
We discuss:
• Why boundaries can be so difficult in general
• The specific boundaries that are challenging for therapists and helping professionals
• How our relationship and approach to boundaries has changed over time
Along the way, we share stories, reflections, a few laughs, and our weekly Glimmers & Edges.
Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario this podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human side of this work.
Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.
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MEET THE HOSTS
Melissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.
Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.
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FOLLOW & CONNECT:
calmingtree.ca
instagram.com/calmingtreecounselling
tiktok.com/@afterthelastclient
facebook.com/calmingtree
linkedin.com/company/calming-tree-counselling
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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.
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MUSIC:
“Bomull” by äng -
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Most people walk into their first session wondering:
“What am I supposed to say?”
“Am I doing this right?”
“What if this feels awkward?”
In this episode of After the Last Client, we’re talking about what therapists wish people knew before coming to therapy, from first-session nerves to the misconceptions clients often carry into the room.
We discuss:
• What therapists actually notice in a first session
• Common fears and worries clients bring in
• Why you don’t need to “have it all figured out” before starting therapy
• What makes people feel safer, more comfortable, and more understood
Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, this podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human side of this work.
Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.
⸻
MEET THE HOSTS
Melissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.
Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.
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FOLLOW & CONNECT:
calmingtree.ca
instagram.com/calmingtreecounselling
tiktok.com/@afterthelastclient
facebook.com/calmingtree
linkedin.com/company/calming-tree-counselling
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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.
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MUSIC:
“Bomull” by äng -
Welcome to the first episode of "After the Last Client."
This is the space for what happens after a therapist’s workday ends. When the notes are written, the room is quiet, and you finally have a moment to sit, exhale, and process.
Join us for honest, unfiltered conversations between therapists about burnout, boundaries, private practice life, and the thoughts that linger long after the session ends.
In this first full episode, we’re talking about what stays with us after the last client. The stories, emotions, moments, and conversations that can follow therapists long after the session ends, and what it means to hold those experiences with care while still protecting ourselves.
Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, this podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human side of this work.
Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.
⸻
MEET THE HOSTS
Melissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.
Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.
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FOLLOW & CONNECT:
calmingtree.ca/
instagram.com/calmingtreecounselling/
facebook.com/calmingtree/
linkedin.com/company/calming-tree-counselling
⸻
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.
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MUSIC:
“Bomull” by äng -
Welcome to "After the Last Client."
This is the space for what happens after a therapist’s workday ends. When the notes are written, the room is quiet, and you finally have a moment to sit, exhale, and process.
Join us for honest, unfiltered conversations between therapists about burnout, boundaries, private practice life, and the thoughts that linger long after the session ends.
Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, this podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human side of this work.
Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.
⸻
MEET THE HOSTS
Melissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.
Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.
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FOLLOW & CONNECT:
Website: calmingtree.ca
YouTube: youtube.com/@CalmingTreeCounselling
Instagram: instagram.com/calmingtreecounselling
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/calming-tree-counselling
Facebook: facebook.com/calmingtree
TikTok: tiktok.com/@afterthelastclient
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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.
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MUSIC:
“Bomull” by äng
