PLAY PODCASTS
Non-Directive vs Directive
Season 1 · Episode 4

Non-Directive vs Directive

The Art of Therapy · Treatment Works Health Care Centre

June 13, 202516m 31s

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (episodes.captivate.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

In Episode 4 of The Art of Therapy, Dr. Warwick Phipps and colleague clinical psychologist Marizaan Koen explore the clinical nuance between non-directive and directive approaches within the asocial therapeutic relationship. How do therapists know when to simply hold space—and when to guide more actively? This conversation unpacks the timing, impact, and therapeutic intention behind each approach, highlighting how both can serve the client’s growth when used thoughtfully. Whether you’re in early practice or refining your clinical voice, this episode offers essential clarity for shaping your therapeutic presence.