Mental Work Bronwyn Milkins

Bron and Matt chat about the challenge of maintaining boundaries when family and friends seek therapeutic advice. We explore:
👉🏽 differences between professional and personal roles 👉🏻 what to do when you're tempted to give therapy advice 👉 practical boundary-setting strategies 👉🏿 how therapist training can change our personal interactions.
Matthew's humour and authenticity shines through in this insightful conversation! 
Guest: Matthew Jackson, Psychologist 
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Check out Matthew's previous episodes here Matthew's side hustle as Queen Matilda Mercury Book: Setting Boundaries by Rebecca Ray THE END BITS
Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
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CREDITS
Producer: Michael English
Music: Home
Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Opinions expressed are personal and subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.
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In line with Mental Work's aim to shine a light on the important yet under-discussed aspects of being an early-career psychologist, Bron shares the lessons she has learned from a complaint received two years ago. She outlines key knowledge gaps in the hopes that others can avoid her missteps, including understanding transference and countertransference, the impact of personal history and neurodivergence on practice, repairing ruptures, navigating complex ethical situations, and managing emotional dysregulation. Finally, she provides suggestions on how to increase knowledge in these areas, and highlights the need for collegiality amongst psychologists to promote a compassionate space for those still growing in their practice.
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Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕
Sponsor the show for $2 a month on Patreon
Don't have cash to splash but want to support the pod? You can rate & review us on Apple and Spotify or share this episode with a mate.
Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website / Apply to be a guest / Email Bron
CREDITS
Producer: Michael English
Music: Home
Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.
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Bron and Daniela chat about the value of knowing your own stuff when you're a therapist. We explore 👉🏿 why therapists need to engage in their own self-reflection 👉 debunk myths around therapists doing inner work 👉🏾 share practical tips for integrating self-awareness and self-care into practice. Daniela is such an insightful and joyful guest so I know you'll love listening to this one!
Guest: Daniela Ho Tan, Clinical Psychologist and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist at Mindwealth Psychology
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Check out Daniela's other Mental Work episodes here Daniela's passion project, Project Horizen, which aims to bridge the gaps between Western therapy principles and Eastern cultural values. Daniela runs workshops! THE END BITS
Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕
Join our monthly online hangout to connect with Bron and fellow listeners - we'd LOVE for you to join! 🥰 Become a $5 Patreon member to get the deets.
Sponsor the show for $2 a month on Patreon. Shout-out to Molly! 🥳
Don't have cash to splash but want to support the pod? You can rate & review us on Apple and Spotify or share this episode with a mate.
Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website / Apply to be a guest / Email Bron
CREDITS
Producer: Michael English
Music: Home
Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Opinions expressed are personal and subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bron chats with Danielle about the ups and downs of her journey towards registration, her passion for equine therapy and holistic approach to healing 🐎, and her transition into solo private practice. Danielle also talks what it felt like to receive an AHPRA complaint as a provisional psychologist and what helped her through the process. This was a fantastic, uplifting chat that you definitely won't want to miss! 🤩
Guest: Danielle Rancie, Psychologist/Equine Psychotherapist at Liberty Wellness Australia
LINKS
Bron is hosting our first online hangout on 16th July at 5:30pm AEST! Join the Patreon to chat about episodes and connect with other listeners here. Interested in equine psychotherapy? You'll want to check out the Equine Psychotherapy Institute and read the book, 'Thinking Like a Horse' by Grant Golliher. THE END BITS
Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
Love the podcast? Please rate & review on Apple and Spotify.
Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕ Thank you to Alison for the recent coffees, you are SO appreciated! 🥰💖
Sponsor the show for $2 a month on Patreon
Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website / Apply to be a guest / Email Bron
CREDITS
Producer: Michael English
Music: Home
Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational, and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Opinions expressed are personal and subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bron and Carollyne unpack how complaints about psychologists are managed by AHPRA and the Psychology Board of Australia. We chat about how notifications are initiated, common complaints, the aims of the complaints process, and how to minimise the risk of receiving a complaint. We round off with some practical tips and emphasise the importance of social and professional support if you have received a notification. We know that this topic is really scary for a lot of psychologists 😨, and hope you feel more at-ease and confident by the end of the episode! 😊
Guest: Dr Carollyne Youssef, Principal Forensic Psychologist at PsychOrium
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Checklist to help practitioners manage feedback and complaints in their practice Support services for practitioners who have received a notification THE END BITS
Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
Love the podcast? Please rate & review on Apple and Spotify.
Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕
Sponsor the show for $2 a month on Patreon
Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website / Apply to be a guest / Email Bron
CREDITS
Producer: Michael English
Music: Home
Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational, and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Opinions expressed are personal and subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent studies have found that up to 62% of counselling professionals are receiving harmful supervision... but no-one is talking about it. In this episode, Bron unpacks what harmful supervision is, its impact on supervisee wellbeing and professional development, and what to do if you're receiving harmful supervision. Bron also discusses how to recognise inadequate vs harmful vs helpful supervision.
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Bron is hosting our first online hangout on 16th July at 5:30pm AEST! Join the Patreon to chat about episodes and connect with other listeners here. Narratives of harmful clinical supervision: Synthesis and recommendations (2017) Narratives of harmful clinical supervision (2017) Post-degree clinical supervision for licensure: Occurrence of inadequate and harmful experiences among counselors (2021) Supervisees’ Perspectives of Inadequate, Harmful, and Exceptional Clinical Supervision: Are We Listening? (2023) The good, the bad, and the less than ideal in clinical supervision: a qualitative meta-analysis of supervisee experiences (2022) Supervision agreement (includes rights and responsibilities of supervisors and supervisees) THE END BITS
Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
Love the podcast? Please rate & review on Apple and Spotify.
Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕
Sponsor the show for $2 a month on Patreon
Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website / Apply to be a guest / Email Bron
CREDITS
Producer: Michael English
Music: Home
Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational, and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Opinions expressed are personal and subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.