After the Last Client

Calming Tree Counselling
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Let’s meet after the last client.  Join us for honest, unfiltered conversations between therapists. We talk about the weight of holding others, what it means to keep showing up with care, and the thoughts that linger long after the session ends. Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario, this podcast is for therapists navigating burnout, boundaries, and private practice life (and for anyone else curious about the human side of this work). Pour a cup of tea, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.

Episodes

  1. Aug 11

    Growing Without Burning Out

    What does it mean to keep growing without constantly asking more of yourself? And how do you know when what you’re doing is enough? In the Season 1 finale of After the Last Client, Melissa Reid and Hilary McCulloch are joined by fellow therapist Casandra Di Benedetto for a conversation about sustainable growth, letting go, and redefining what “enough” looks like in the helping professions. Together, they reflect on the pressure to keep doing, achieving, and improving, and what it can look like to build a career and life that leave room for rest, change, and being human. In this episode, we discuss:• What sustainable growth can look like for helping professionals• What we may need to let go of as we grow• How our understanding of “enough” can change over time This is the final episode of Season 1 of After the Last Client. Thank you for joining us for our first season and for being part of these conversations. We’ll be back this fall with Season 2. Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario, After the Last Client is a podcast for therapists, helping professionals, students, and anyone curious about the human side of therapy. Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There's a seat for you here.⸻ MEET THE HOSTS Melissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa's approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection. Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy. MEET OUR GUEST Casandra Di Benedetto is a Registered Social Worker at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has experience supporting children, youth, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, family conflict, LGBTQ2+ concerns, addiction, crisis, and other mental health challenges. Casandra takes a client-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive approach to therapy, drawing from modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). At the heart of her work is a belief in the importance of connection, collaboration, compassion, and helping people leave the room feeling heard and a little more hopeful. ⸻ FOLLOW & CONNECT Website: calmingtree.caInstagram: @calmingtreecounsellingTikTok: @afterthelastclientFacebook: Calming Tree CounsellingLinkedIn: Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy LISTEN ON Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033eXhpVbgF7x88N7Jza68Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-last-client/id1896656451 ⸻ DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for informational and reflective purposes only and is not therapy or a substitute for therapy. ⸻ MUSIC "Bomull" by äng

  2. Jul 28

    The Myth of the Resilient Therapist

    What does it really mean to be a resilient therapist? And when does resilience stop being helpful and start becoming harmful?In this episode of After the Last Client, Melissa Reid and Hilary McCulloch unpack one of the most common expectations placed on helping professionals: that they should always be able to cope. Together, they explore how resilience is often misunderstood, the pressure therapists face to push through difficult experiences, and what a healthier, more sustainable approach to this work can look like.In this episode, we discuss:• What resilience really means in the helping professions• How the expectation to "be resilient" can become harmful• Practical ways therapists can care for themselves while continuing to care for othersCreated by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario, After the Last Client is a podcast for therapists, helping professionals, students, and anyone curious about the human side of therapy.Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There's a seat for you here.⸻MEET THE HOSTSMelissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa's approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.⸻FOLLOW & CONNECTWebsite: calmingtree.caInstagram: @calmingtreecounsellingTikTok: @afterthelastclientFacebook: Calming Tree CounsellingLinkedIn: Calming Tree Counselling and PsychotherapyLISTEN ONSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033eXhpVbgF7x88N7Jza68Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-last-client/id1896656451⸻DISCLAIMERThis podcast is intended for informational and reflective purposes only and is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.⸻MUSIC"Bomull" by äng

  3. Jul 14

    When Therapy Feels Heavy: Vicarious Trauma, Cumulative Grief, and Moral Distress

    When you spend your days supporting others through grief, trauma, and crisis, what happens to the weight you carry yourself?In this episode of After the Last Client, Melissa Reid and Hilary McCulloch have an honest conversation about the emotional realities of therapy, including vicarious trauma, cumulative grief, and moral distress. They explore what it means to witness pain every day, how world events inevitably enter the therapy room, and the practices that help them continue showing up for clients without losing themselves in the process.In this episode, we discuss:• How therapists carry cumulative grief over the course of their careers• What moral distress looks like in clinical practice• Navigating world events and collective trauma in the therapy roomCreated by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario, After the Last Client is a podcast for therapists, helping professionals, students, and anyone curious about the human side of therapy.Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There's a seat for you here.⸻MEET THE HOSTSMelissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.⸻FOLLOW & CONNECTWebsite: calmingtree.caInstagram: @calmingtreecounsellingTikTok: @afterthelastclientFacebook: Calming Tree CounsellingLinkedIn: Calming Tree Counselling and PsychotherapyLISTEN ONSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033eXhpVbgF7x88N7Jza68Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-last-client/id1896656451⸻DISCLAIMERThis podcast is intended for informational and reflective purposes only and is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.⸻MUSIC"Bomull" by äng

  4. Jun 30

    The Therapist We Thought We'd Be

    Most therapists begin their careers with an idea of the kind of therapist they'll become. But the work has a way of changing us.In this episode of After the Last Client, Melissa Reid and Hilary McCulloch reflect on the therapists they thought they'd be when they first started practicing and how experience, clients, and life have reshaped that vision over time.Together, they explore the unexpected lessons that come from sitting with people through some of their hardest moments, how the work has changed them personally, and what clients have taught them that no textbook, classroom, or supervision ever could.In this episode, we discuss:• How our expectations of being a therapist changed over time• The ways therapy work has shaped us• Lessons clients have taught us beyond clinical trainingCreated by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario, After the Last Client is a podcast for therapists, helping professionals, students, and anyone curious about the human side of therapy.Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There's a seat for you here.⸻MEET THE HOSTSMelissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.⸻FOLLOW & CONNECTWebsite: calmingtree.caInstagram: @calmingtreecounsellingTikTok: @afterthelastclientFacebook: Calming Tree CounsellingLinkedIn: Calming Tree Counselling and PsychotherapyLISTEN ONSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033eXhpVbgF7x88N7Jza68Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-last-client/id1896656451⸻DISCLAIMERThis podcast is intended for informational and reflective purposes only and is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.⸻MUSIC"Bomull" by äng

  5. Jun 16

    Boundaries We Thought We’d Be Better At

    Boundaries sound simple in theory. In practice? They can be some of the hardest things to maintain, especially for people whose work revolves around caring for others.In this episode of "After the Last Client," we’re talking about the boundaries we thought we’d be better at. From work-life balance and emotional availability to saying no and protecting our own energy, we explore the places where boundaries can feel messy, imperfect, and deeply human.We discuss:• Why boundaries can be so difficult in general• The specific boundaries that are challenging for therapists and helping professionals• How our relationship and approach to boundaries has changed over timeAlong the way, we share stories, reflections, a few laughs, and our weekly Glimmers & Edges.Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario this podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human side of this work.Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.⸻MEET THE HOSTSMelissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.⸻FOLLOW & CONNECT:calmingtree.cainstagram.com/calmingtreecounsellingtiktok.com/@afterthelastclientfacebook.com/calmingtreelinkedin.com/company/calming-tree-counselling⸻DISCLAIMER:This podcast is for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.⸻MUSIC: “Bomull” by äng

  6. May 28

    What Therapists Wish You Knew Before Starting Therapy

    Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Most people walk into their first session wondering:“What am I supposed to say?”“Am I doing this right?”“What if this feels awkward?”In this episode of After the Last Client, we’re talking about what therapists wish people knew before coming to therapy, from first-session nerves to the misconceptions clients often carry into the room.We discuss:• What therapists actually notice in a first session• Common fears and worries clients bring in• Why you don’t need to “have it all figured out” before starting therapy• What makes people feel safer, more comfortable, and more understoodCreated by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, this podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human side of this work.Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.⸻MEET THE HOSTSMelissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.⸻FOLLOW & CONNECT:calmingtree.cainstagram.com/calmingtreecounsellingtiktok.com/@afterthelastclientfacebook.com/calmingtreelinkedin.com/company/calming-tree-counselling⸻DISCLAIMER:This podcast is for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.⸻MUSIC: “Bomull” by äng

  7. May 19

    After the Last Client, What Stays with You?

    Welcome to the first episode of "After the Last Client."This is the space for what happens after a therapist’s workday ends. When the notes are written, the room is quiet, and you finally have a moment to sit, exhale, and process.Join us for honest, unfiltered conversations between therapists about burnout, boundaries, private practice life, and the thoughts that linger long after the session ends.In this first full episode, we’re talking about what stays with us after the last client. The stories, emotions, moments, and conversations that can follow therapists long after the session ends, and what it means to hold those experiences with care while still protecting ourselves.Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, this podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human side of this work.Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.⸻MEET THE HOSTSMelissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection.Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.⸻FOLLOW & CONNECT:calmingtree.ca/instagram.com/calmingtreecounselling/facebook.com/calmingtree/linkedin.com/company/calming-tree-counselling ⸻DISCLAIMER:This podcast is for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.⸻MUSIC:“Bomull” by äng

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    Welcome to "After the Last Client," the Podcast for Therapists | Trailer

    Welcome to "After the Last Client." This is the space for what happens after a therapist’s workday ends. When the notes are written, the room is quiet, and you finally have a moment to sit, exhale, and process. Join us for honest, unfiltered conversations between therapists about burnout, boundaries, private practice life, and the thoughts that linger long after the session ends. Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, this podcast is for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone curious about the human side of this work. Put the kettle on, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here. ⸻ MEET THE HOSTS Melissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, attachment work, and therapist supervision, with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Melissa’s approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply grounded in collaboration and connection. Hilary McCulloch is a Registered Psychotherapist at Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Hilary practices from a compassionate, client-centred, and anti-oppressive lens, drawing from approaches including ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy. ⸻ FOLLOW & CONNECT: Website: calmingtree.ca YouTube: youtube.com/@CalmingTreeCounselling Instagram: instagram.com/calmingtreecounselling LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/calming-tree-counselling Facebook: facebook.com/calmingtree TikTok: tiktok.com/@afterthelastclient ⸻ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy. ⸻ MUSIC: “Bomull” by äng

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Let’s meet after the last client.  Join us for honest, unfiltered conversations between therapists. We talk about the weight of holding others, what it means to keep showing up with care, and the thoughts that linger long after the session ends. Created by Calming Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario, this podcast is for therapists navigating burnout, boundaries, and private practice life (and for anyone else curious about the human side of this work). Pour a cup of tea, settle in, and stay awhile. There is a seat for you here.

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  • Creator
    Calming Tree Counselling
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Calming Tree Counselling
  • Show Website
    After the Last Client