Anxious thoughts - What do others think about you? I took a brave step and decided to ask some relatives and close friends the following question: “…

If your parents mistreated you during your childhood, it’s now time to break the cycle. There is no point allowing the cycle to continue onto the nex…

Life brings with it many transitions, some planned others not so. Transitions will always include a period of adjustment to our new way of being and…

I Have counselled many couples struggling with the devastation of the discovery that a spouse has cheated , I strongly believe that not only can the…

Depression is a personal issue that affects 20% of people. It is a unique condition that is different for each person and the trigger of the depressi…

Alcohol or drug addiction, in the majority of cases, is used as medication to numb the feelings and memories of past or present issues. At first, you…

Counsellor Oliver Bettany explains the method of using the drama triangle to understand relationship conflict.

How do you know if someone is being flirtatious with you or just simply being friendly?How sure can you be, that you are not being flirtatious when s…

What is burnout? Burnout can be described as a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. People experience burnout when they have been exp…

People who feel dependent on others often jump into relationships too soon. And as a result often discover that their needs do not get met. Yet they…

Children are sent to boarding school for many different reasons and at different ages. In the UK, some go as young as aged seven. This may even be co…

“The oxygen masks drop down from the panel above and you should secure your own before helping anyone else.” This familiar message heard on planes a…