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The Image Knows First A Creative Workshop Exploring Shame, Imposter Syndrome & the Hidden Stories Therapists Carry
2 Hours | Live Online | £35
Sunday 12th July 10am-12pm
“What if the part of you that doubts yourself isn’t the problem… but the part that has been trying to protect you all along?”
Most counsellors have experienced it.
The quiet voice that whispers…
“You’re not good enough.”
“One day they’ll realise you don’t know what you’re doing.”
“Everyone else seems more confident than you.”
“Maybe you’re just pretending to be a therapist.”
The truth is, imposter syndrome isn’t usually about competence.
It’s often about shame.
And shame rarely responds to more knowledge.
It responds to curiosity, compassion and understanding.
That’s what this workshop is about.
Because sometimes the image knows before we do.
As therapists, we spend our working lives listening to other people’s stories.
Yet our own hidden stories can quietly shape the way we work.
The client we worry about.
The silence we rush to fill.
The pressure to have the right answer.
The fear of getting it wrong.
The need to rescue.
The voice that says we should know more, be more, do more.
Using carefully curated imagery, reflective writing, metaphor and gentle discussion, we’ll explore the unconscious beliefs that often sit beneath therapist shame and imposter syndrome.
Not by analysing the image.
But by allowing the image to speak.
Because images often reach places that words cannot.
This isn’t about artistic ability.
You don’t need to be creative.
You don’t need to know anything about art.
You simply need curiosity.
Working with a collection of evocative photographs, you’ll notice which images draw you in, what they awaken and what they may already know about you.
Together we’ll explore the stories our protective parts have been carrying, while remaining grounded in a safe, trauma-informed and compassionate space.
During the workshop we’ll explore
Understanding shame and how it differs from guilt.
Why imposter syndrome is so common in therapists.
How images and metaphor access unconscious material.
The protective role of our therapist parts.
Creative reflective practice.
Self-compassion and integration.
You’ll leave with practical tools you can continue using in your own reflective practice, supervision and professional development.
This workshop is for
Qualified counsellors
Psychotherapists
Counselling students
Therapists in placement
Clinical supervisors
Anyone curious about using imagery for personal reflective practice
What you’ll receive
✓ A professionally designed attendee workbook
✓ A printable Wildfire image pack
✓ Reflective journalling prompts
✓ Practical exercises to continue after the workshop
✓ CPD Certificate
What you’ll need
Before the workshop you’ll receive your workbook and image pack by email.
Please print the images if possible, along with your workbook.
You’ll also need:
Scissors
Glue stick
A4 paper or card
Pens
A journal
A quiet space
Investment
£35
2-hour live online workshop
Spaces are intentionally limited to allow everyone time to reflect and participate.
Ready to join us?
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re good enough…
If you’ve ever left supervision wondering if everyone else finds this easier…
If you’ve ever carried the quiet weight of shame while appearing confident on the outside…
This workshop is for you.
Because perhaps nothing is wrong with you.
Perhaps a part of you has simply been waiting to be heard.
Book your place today.
2 Hours | Live Online | £35
Sunday 12th July 10am-12pm
“What if the part of you that doubts yourself isn’t the problem… but the part that has been trying to protect you all along?”
Most counsellors have experienced it.
The quiet voice that whispers…
“You’re not good enough.”
“One day they’ll realise you don’t know what you’re doing.”
“Everyone else seems more confident than you.”
“Maybe you’re just pretending to be a therapist.”
The truth is, imposter syndrome isn’t usually about competence.
It’s often about shame.
And shame rarely responds to more knowledge.
It responds to curiosity, compassion and understanding.
That’s what this workshop is about.
Because sometimes the image knows before we do.
As therapists, we spend our working lives listening to other people’s stories.
Yet our own hidden stories can quietly shape the way we work.
The client we worry about.
The silence we rush to fill.
The pressure to have the right answer.
The fear of getting it wrong.
The need to rescue.
The voice that says we should know more, be more, do more.
Using carefully curated imagery, reflective writing, metaphor and gentle discussion, we’ll explore the unconscious beliefs that often sit beneath therapist shame and imposter syndrome.
Not by analysing the image.
But by allowing the image to speak.
Because images often reach places that words cannot.
This isn’t about artistic ability.
You don’t need to be creative.
You don’t need to know anything about art.
You simply need curiosity.
Working with a collection of evocative photographs, you’ll notice which images draw you in, what they awaken and what they may already know about you.
Together we’ll explore the stories our protective parts have been carrying, while remaining grounded in a safe, trauma-informed and compassionate space.
During the workshop we’ll explore
Understanding shame and how it differs from guilt.
Why imposter syndrome is so common in therapists.
How images and metaphor access unconscious material.
The protective role of our therapist parts.
Creative reflective practice.
Self-compassion and integration.
You’ll leave with practical tools you can continue using in your own reflective practice, supervision and professional development.
This workshop is for
Qualified counsellors
Psychotherapists
Counselling students
Therapists in placement
Clinical supervisors
Anyone curious about using imagery for personal reflective practice
What you’ll receive
✓ A professionally designed attendee workbook
✓ A printable Wildfire image pack
✓ Reflective journalling prompts
✓ Practical exercises to continue after the workshop
✓ CPD Certificate
What you’ll need
Before the workshop you’ll receive your workbook and image pack by email.
Please print the images if possible, along with your workbook.
You’ll also need:
Scissors
Glue stick
A4 paper or card
Pens
A journal
A quiet space
Investment
£35
2-hour live online workshop
Spaces are intentionally limited to allow everyone time to reflect and participate.
Ready to join us?
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re good enough…
If you’ve ever left supervision wondering if everyone else finds this easier…
If you’ve ever carried the quiet weight of shame while appearing confident on the outside…
This workshop is for you.
Because perhaps nothing is wrong with you.
Perhaps a part of you has simply been waiting to be heard.
Book your place today.