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Being Human


What my stammer has taught me about being a counsellor
I recently wrote a piece for the charity STAMMA about my experience training to be a counsellor as someone who stammers. Writing it brought up a lot of reflection and some hesitation. It felt vulnerable to share something so personal, but as a therapist, I try to live by what I encourage my clients to do: to be authentic and to meet ourselves with compassion, even when it feels uncomfortable. I hope the piece resonates with anyone who’s ever felt that a part of who they are m

Paul Butlin
Oct 20, 20251 min read
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