The Challenges of Clinical Practice

The Challenges of Clinical Practice


This honest and reflective episode takes listeners inside the therapy room—where clinical learnings, vulnerability, and growth unfold in real time.

Ms Catherine McGrath (Clinical Team Lead and Senior Psychologist) sharea hard-earned lessons from working with OCD clients using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and open up about the emotional toll, missed opportunities, and the courage it takes to keep learning.

From the power of self-compassion to the importance of holding space and involving parents in the therapeutic process, this conversation is a valuable reminder that clinicians don’t need to be perfect to be effective—they just need to keep showing up.


💬 You’ll hear about:

  • The real struggles clinicians face in ERP therapy
  • Why reflecting on mistakes leads to better outcomes
  • How client emotions are best met with presence, not perfection
  • The impact of including parents in treatment plans
  • Why being kind to yourself is not optional—it's essential

🔖 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Clinical Learnings

02:59 The Courage to Learn ERP

05:57 Missed Opportunities in Therapy

08:57 The Importance of Holding Space

11:47 Navigating Client Emotions

15:12 Involving Parents in Therapy

17:42 Reflecting on Hard Lessons

21:01 Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice

23:47 Summary and Closing Thoughts


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