Now we all know what Christmas is supposed to be like, a picture postcard scene with the family gathered around the tree exchanging gifts and laughter, but unfortunately many of us will be facing a festive season which is far less glossy. Debt, in-laws you can’t get along with, stepchildren that make life difficult and read more »

A recent social experiment conducted as part of the Time to Change campaign which addresses mental health prejudice’s has found that more people in England (57%) would turn down a date with someone who had a mental health illness than someone they found unattractive (44%) or someone without the same interests (43%). The study involved read more »

A Government funded study has revealed that the pressure caused by a child can destroy relationships and are considering the option of relationship counselling in a bid to combat the growing problem. Researchers conducted in depth interviews with 112 couples who had been an item for a minimum of three years. In addition to this read more »

Those who are suffering with dementia will undoubtedly experience a number of personality changes as a result of how the illness effects the brain. This is to be expected and can be prepared for but how do carers cope when the placid and kind person they once new becomes violent and aggressive? A new study read more »

According to relationship councillors at Relate Lincolnshire, big sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympics can often spell trouble for couples who don’t share a love of sport. If your partner and family are World Cup obsessed and you are completely disinterested then try to let them enjoy the moment and arrange read more »

Researchers have found that those of us who choose to compare our incomes with peers come out the other side feeling inadequate and depressed, reports BBC News. The researchers from the Paris School of Economics, analysed data from a Europe wide survey and have found that three-quarters of those asked thought it was important to read more »

Birth parents of adopted children are using social networking sites such as Facebook to defy privacy rules and make unplanned contact with their children, reports the Guardian. Adoption agencies have been inundated with calls from distressed adoptive parents whose children have been contacted out of the blue by their natural parents using social networking sites. read more »

A major study conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has uncovered figures suggesting that more than one in ten Brit’s feel lonely “often”, as more and more of us chose to live alone, work long hours and choose to communicate using technology rather than in person. Though the internet has revolutionised the way we communicate read more »

Each month Counselling Directory receives numerous visitors to our website, each one as important as the last. Every visitor counts, whether they are searching for a counsellor in their area or simply looking for information or news, either way we want to make sure we are providing them with the information and help they are read more »

The fast paced and ever changing world of technology has unfortunately brought about a new wave of addicts. Technology addiction is only now being recognised as a serious and life altering condition and as public awareness of the illness grows, so does the support network for sufferers. It was only recently that a South Korean read more »