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16 Oct 25 Video

Why boundaries in therapy matter - and how they're maintained

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Dr Florian Ruths

MD, FRCPsych, PGDip, CBT

Therapy is an intimate space - but that doesn’t mean it’s boundaryless. In fact, clear boundaries are essential.

Here, Dr Florian Ruths, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, reflects on why boundaries between therapist and patient are so vital, how they’re put in place, and how they help preserve safety, trust, and professionalism throughout the therapeutic journey.

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