James Elder

Therapy often brings to mind a quiet room, two chairs, and a clock ticking down 50 minutes of conversation. This traditional setup has been the norm since Freud’s time. Yet, it can feel strange and even uncomfortable, especially for young people or those new to therapy. What if there was a different way to approach counseling—one that breaks free from four walls and invites the healing power of nature? This post explores how outdoor counseling sessions, or therapy in nature, offer unique...

Mad Artists: Creativity and Mental Health M ad Artists: Creativity and Mental Health The tortured artist, the alcoholic painter, the melancholic writer, the drummer with a weed habit, the bipolar entertainer, the self-destructive singer, the dancer with the eating disorder, the raging actor: stereotypes? There are examples in the media all the time. But do you have to be unhinged to be creative? Is the world telling us that if you choose the path of the artist, you’re different; you have...

Therapy Designed For Leaders Aside from the odd writer, rock star or military personnel, most of my clients are executives, C-suite, or entrepreneurs. Whilst I have specialist training in several therapeutic approaches and issues, my real specialism is in the type of clients I work with- leaders. No one gets less support than leaders, no one needs more support, stigma can be a real challenge when leadership is often about perception, and therapy for leaders is different in so many ways....