The Power of Talking: Stories from the Therapy Room
Book Details
- Publisher : Karnac Books
- Published : June 2021
- Cover : Paperback
- Pages : 154
- Category :
Individual Psychotherapy - Catalogue No : 95470
- ISBN 13 : 9781912691807
- ISBN 10 : 9781912691
Also by Stelios Kiosses
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Reading The Power of Talking: Stories from the Therapy Room feels as though you have joined author Stelios Kiosses at his favourite coffee shop for a chat whilst enjoying a cappuccino and slice of cake. It is a joy to read, inviting you into the psychotherapeutic world as a welcome guest to discover the process of psychotherapy, the role of the therapist, and the psychological defences we all employ.
‘Being a therapist is truly a lifelong journey which we share with others towards healing.’ So says Stelios Kiosses and here he presents his journey so far. Along the way, we meet Gareth, suffering from depression for many years. Then there is Helen, dealing with unresolved childhood trauma. John and Alice, experiencing difficulties in their relationship, hoping couple therapy will help. David, successfully treated for burnout / work-related stress over a decade ago, but now struggling with suicidal thoughts after the loss of his job and his mother. This case has the added resonance of the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic and the need to work remotely via video. And finally, Abigail, who is struggling with hoarding and the memories and pain of sexual abuse.
These stories come to life in an engaging, enthralling, and enjoyable read for therapists and the public alike.
Reviews and Endorsements
The Power of Talking is a truly fascinating, insightful, and powerful read. I felt like I was in the therapy room along with Stelios as I read through each moving and compelling story. This book can teach us so much – not just about therapy but about humanity in general. I would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest or experience in mental health. Stelios’ passion and knowledge, as well as his warmth and kindness, shine through in this truly wonderful book.
Jonny Benjamin MBE, mental health campaigner, writer, filmmaker, and public speaker
The Power of Talking is one of a kind in that it brilliantly blends information about therapy, with personal experiences, research, and client stories. It is a captivating read with a fantastic blend of entertaining and thought-provoking stories along with history and information about therapy as a healing tool and a journey of exploration. While reading the book, one is gently invited to explore his or her own childhood, struggles, relationships, and successes. Stelios has done a remarkable job sharing so many different sides of psychology, therapy, and himself in an easy to digest and fun to read book.
Elizabeth Pegg Frates, MD, Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, Health and Wellness Coach, Wellness Synergy, LLC, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
The paradox of The Power of Talking is that it reveals the power of listening. Stelios shows that by listening to painful aspects of his own story (by talking in the presence of a psychotherapist), he was equipped to embark on this deep process with others. The stories he tells reveal the wonder of the human spirit, the capacity to overcome trauma, the complexity of life events, and the wisdom of the therapist saying the right thing at the right time. Stelios demystifies the therapeutic process and opens it up for others to look into.
Alistair Ross, Associate Professor – Psychotherapy, Oxford University
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
About the author
Preface
1. On being a therapist
2. Gareth
3. Helen
4. John and Alice
5. David
6. Abigail
Index
About the Author(s)
Stelios Kiosses is a psychotherapist, course director, and tutor at the University of Oxford, where he leads the pioneering programme in culinary psychology. He studied psychodynamic counselling and clinical supervision at the University of Oxford, following earlier training in psychotherapy and experimental psychology at the University of Sussex. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the British Psychological Society, and an associate member of the American Psychological Association. Stelios has developed and co-taught the innovative culinary psychology course at Harvard University Extension School and is currently a featured guest faculty member at Harvard Medical School, contributing to the nutrition and wellness coaching programme. His previous academic appointments include visiting senior research associate at King’s College London, visiting lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London, and honorary senior lecturer in the department of psychiatry at the University of Birmingham.
In the public sphere, Stelios presented Channel 4’s acclaimed series The Hoarder Next Door, narrated by Olivia Colman. He is the author of The Power of Talking: Stories from the Therapy Room (Phoenix, 2022). Through his clinical practice, academic leadership, and public engagement, Stelios continues to explore the links between psychology, food, and emotional well-being, championing innovative approaches to mental health and resilience.
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