Counsellor Peter Arthur explores the common misconceptions of self-harm.

Counsellor Anthony Purnell shares a deeply personal account of suicide ideation. This article includes descriptions of self-harm so please read with caution

A psychotherapist details how to manage thoughts and actions of self-harm and where to find support

A counsellor explains how therapy can help those who self-harm.

Many of the clients I have worked with have experienced sexual abuse as children. One of the common themes that arise during counselling is the feeli…

For the purposes of this article, I have used a fictional character and scenario. However, the content relates to many situations that a counsellor m…

Being a teen is hard; there is no manual for getting through teenage issues. So when they struggle, is it any wonder they turn to unhelpful coping me…

Self-harm (SH), or to give it its up to date classification ‘non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), is NHS dictionary defined as ‘deliberate injury to ones…

Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Young people sometimes think teasing, name-calling are “normal” part of a relationship.…

Humans get it wrong sometimes. Throughout life, there is every possibility that we will make a mistake, hurt someone we love, do something wrong, or…

Depression is a real illness and it can happen to anyone regardless of his or her age, gender, class, race,  sexuality or religion.  It can affect p…

Self-harm is an act with a broad definition which often includes suicide attempts, eating disorders and risk-taking behaviour. Within the area of sel…