In this episode, Lisa chats with Registered Clinical Counsellor Becky Palmer, who brings a unique blend of experience as a former pharmacist, military leader, and now clinical director at OK Clinical in BC. Together, they dive into the intersection of ethics, leadership, and sustainability in private practice — and how those principles play out when you’re leading a team.

Becky also shares about her collaborative project, “This Is Why We Practice,” a hub for ethics-based continuing education co-developed with BC family lawyer Betti White, designed to demystify the legal side of counselling.

What You’ll Hear:

• How Becky’s background in pharmacy and the Canadian Forces shaped her leadership approach as a therapist and clinical director.
• Why strong ethical foundations are key to sustainable, values-driven leadership in group practice.
• How “This Is Why We Practice” came to life — and why collaboration with a lawyer makes ethics education more grounded and practical.
• How to use these courses to support your team’s growth, especially if you supervise students or new grads.
• The difference between ethical education for new clinicians vs. seasoned therapists.
• The connection between self-care and ethics — and why revisiting this relationship matters for all leaders.

Resources Mentioned

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Featured Guest: Rebecca (Becky) Palmer

Rebecca (Becky) Palmer, BSP, MACP, RCC (#18982) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, clinical director, and educator based in British Columbia. With a background in military, pharmacy and counselling, Becky brings a unique blend of clinical precision, practical experience, leadership and ethical clarity to her work. She has extensive experience in trauma, vocational rehabilitation, and clinical supervision, and is passionate about equipping counsellors with tools that are both legally defensible and therapeutically sound. As co-creator of This Is Why We Practice, Becky teaches with warmth, humour, and a down-to-earth approach that makes ethics feel not only accessible, but deeply relevant to everyday practice.

Betti White, JD is a practicing BC family lawyer who specializes in high-conflict family law and brings a legal lens to the intersection of counselling and the courts. Betti contributes her expertise to help counsellors understand the realities of subpoenas, legal requests, and the court system, ensuring they feel confident navigating the complexities of documentation and disclosure.

Together, Becky and Betti weave clinical, ethical, and legal perspectives into trainings that protect counsellors, strengthen therapeutic work, and support sustainable practice.

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Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep