Why Curiosity, Humility and a Dash of Humour Matter in Therapy One of the most liberating things I’ve learnt as a therapist is this: the more I know, the more I realise how much I don’t. And rather than finding that terrifying (as I might have in my younger, ‘I’ve-read-one-book-so-I-know-everything’ days), I actually quite enjoy it. Because in therapy – as in life – certainty is often overrated. Let’s be honest: people are gloriously complex. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the human mind. I work with real people, not flatpack furniture. Which means flexibility isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. If one technique doesn’t fit, I don’t force it. I adapt. Therapy Isn’t a Manual – It’s a Conversation Over the years, I’ve trained in all sorts – clinical hypnotherapy, CBT-based approaches, NLP, solution-focused techniques – and every time I think, “Yes! This is the golden ticket!” … I’m promptly reminded that what works beautifully for one client might do absolutely nothing fo