Psychologies

“The strong characters in my life walk all over me”

Session one

“My husband thinks I am easily influenced by my ‘powerful’ buddy”

I first saw Caz* prior to the pandemic. I had a diary mix-up and arrived an hour late. I was mortified and apologised profusely. Caz was not only understanding, but began taking the blame for my mistake. I wondered if this was a pattern in her life.

Caz’s husband had urged her to have coaching because he believed she was being manipulated by a friend. ‘What do you think?’ I asked. She said she didn’t really know but I pressed her: ‘Why do you think your husband thinks you are being manipulated?’

‘He says I

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