Anastasia, a therapist in private practice, had been struggling with a particularly challenging client. Despite using multiple therapeutic approaches, she repeatedly felt stuck and frustrated, questioning whether she was failing her client. While she attended clinical supervision, she was seeking an additional, neutral space to reflect more deeply on her experience – a space where she could explore her own reactions, thought patterns, and emotional responses without judgment.
Through our Reflective Case Consultation, Anastasia was able to step out of the cycle of overthinking and access her own emotional awareness. Together, we used narrative reflection, therapeutic arts, and imaginative techniques to examine the dynamics of the case and uncover the underlying factors contributing to her sense of difficulty.
Some of the ways the consultation supported her included:
- Therapeutic Art Exercises: Using drawing and visualisation, Anastasia explored her emotional responses to the case, gaining insight into why certain situations felt overwhelming.
- Narrative Reflection: Guided conversations helped her articulate patterns in her approach, notice assumptions, and clarify her professional boundaries and values.
- Imaginative Techniques: Creative exercises encouraged her to step into the client’s perspective and reflect on her own triggers, enabling more empathy and emotional clarity.
By the end of the sessions, Anastasia noticed:
- A calmer, more grounded perspective on the challenging case
- Greater confidence in her professional choices and interventions
- Clearer insight into her own emotional responses and limits
- A renewed sense of professional agency and clarity, without self-judgment
Anastasia reflected:
“Having a space to explore my reactions and feelings outside of supervision was invaluable. It helped me understand both the case and myself more clearly, and I feel better equipped to support my client while maintaining my own balance.”
Reflective Case Consultation is ideal for professionals who want a neutral, supportive space to reflect on challenging cases, complex client dynamics, or emotionally demanding work. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may incorporate creative, narrative, and reflective exercises to deepen insight and support professional clarity.
You can start with a Compass Session – 30 minutes (£50) or 60 minutes (£100) – to experience how a reflective, creative consultation can support your work and help you gain clarity in challenging professional situations. Even a single session can provide fresh perspective, emotional grounding, and actionable insight.