07/07/2026
7 unexpected ways being a therapist and coach has changed me ๐ฆ
After over a decade of sitting with people through some of their biggest experiences, challenges and feelings, Iโve noticed that this work has slowly changed me over time too.
My social battery has changed. Spending my days in deep one on one one conversations means I have less energy for intense conversations, large groups and long social events than I used to.
Iโve stopped feeling like I need to be constantly available. I canโt do as many phone calls and messages as I used to, and Iโm learning that not everything needs an immediate response. (This is still one Iโm working on!)
Iโve become more protective of my energy. I no longer want to be the go to crisis person (a role I used to relish.) Caring for others has taught me that caring for my own capacity is essential if I want to continue living well.
I crave more alone time - after spending my days being deeply present with people, quiet time has become an important way for me to reconnect with myself.
Quality has become more important than quantity. I spend less time with people than I once did, but those relationships feel richer and more meaningful.
Spontaneity has become something I really value. After weeks of scheduled sessions, there is something special about a last minute or unexpected catch up.
And lastly, having an empty calendar has become a luxury. In my twenties, I loved having every day full. Now, one of the best feelings is opening my calendar and seeing space ๐๐ผ
These changes didnโt happen all at once. They emerged after years of supporting people through their own growth, healing, challenges and transformation.
As I support clients to become more of who they are, my work has supported me to become more of who I am too. ๐ค
Bree
