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Edge of the Couch

Edge of the Couch

By: Jordan Pickell and Alison McCleary
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Two good friends and experienced therapists explore the topics that were either shied away from or dismissed because they were too big, too nuanced, too risky, or too uncomfortable to address in school or even in supervision. We want to inspire and encourage therapists to think more deeply, show up more fully, and find humour and self-compassion in navigating the messier parts of being a therapist.

© 2025 Edge of the Couch Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Working with Despair

    Working with Despair
    Dec 17 2025

    When despair shows up in session, it can be challenging to know how to respond. It's delicate. You don't want to move too quickly, tip into toxic positivity, and look for the silver lining, nor do you want the client to dive into those feelings only to fall deeper into abject hopelessness. In this episode, we talk about how we work with despair. It requires finely tuned clinical skills, and we hope that this conversation can help you feel less stuck when working with folks struggling with despair.

    Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch or share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram @edgeofthecouchpod, email at connect@edgeofthecouch.com, or voice note at speakpipe.com/edgeofthecouch.

    We have partnered with Janeapp, an all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note during sign up.

    Alison McCleary
    www.alpenglowcounselling.com
    @alpenglow_counselling on Instagram

    Jordan Pickell
    www.jordanpickellcounselling.ca
    @jordanpickellcounselling on Instagram

    Edge of the Couch
    www.edgeofthecouch.com
    @edgeofthecouchpod on Instagram
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    41 mins
  • Treating Different Clients Differently

    Treating Different Clients Differently
    Dec 10 2025

    Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch or share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram @edgeofthecouchpod, email at connect@edgeofthecouch.com, or voice note at speakpipe.com/edgeofthecouch.

    We have partnered with Janeapp, an all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note during sign up.

    Alison McCleary
    www.alpenglowcounselling.com
    @alpenglow_counselling on Instagram

    Jordan Pickell
    www.jordanpickellcounselling.ca
    @jordanpickellcounselling on Instagram

    Edge of the Couch
    www.edgeofthecouch.com
    @edgeofthecouchpod on Instagram
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    36 mins
  • We Wish Your Mom Would Go To Therapy

    We Wish Your Mom Would Go To Therapy
    Nov 26 2025

    Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch or share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram @edgeofthecouchpod, email at connect@edgeofthecouch.com, or voice note at speakpipe.com/edgeofthecouch.

    We have partnered with Janeapp, an all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note during sign up.

    Alison McCleary
    www.alpenglowcounselling.com
    @alpenglow_counselling on Instagram

    Jordan Pickell
    www.jordanpickellcounselling.ca
    @jordanpickellcounselling on Instagram

    Edge of the Couch
    www.edgeofthecouch.com
    @edgeofthecouchpod on Instagram
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    44 mins
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