I may attract criticism by some in the therapeutic community, but sometimes what we need most is a coffee catchup. I know there is deeper work involved with therapy, but us therapists can get too caught up in our ivory towers, looking down on 'mere mortals' and their needs, and we end up forgetting that there is a common need amongst all of us, therapists and clients, to relax and get in touch with our playful parts.

Therapists need to meet you where you are at, and this means we need to assess your current needs. With all the stress of the last two years, a coffee catchup might be exactly what you need, as we have been so focused on survival that we have forgotten the playful, relaxed parts of us, the parts that need to just unwind and reflect on what is happening, rather than search out any deeper meaning.

I wrote the book Beyond the Blue because I wanted to make mental healthcare more accessible for all. I wanted people to realize that sometimes therapy can involve humor, and reflecting on the strengths in us, and celebrating the wins.

So whatever your needs, reach out to your local friendly therapist, and see if they are available for a coffee catchup.

Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC
Psychotherapist & Author of Beyond the Blue 
Ridgewood, New Jersey