We often hear, read or say that we are our own worst enemy because self-negative talk is perceived as an inner terrorist uniquely dedicated to sabota…

One of the common patterns people describe is suddenly exploding over what seem to be trivial things. Their reaction seems to be out of proportion wi…

Hailed as a breakthrough in elderly care, a “revolutionary road map to dementia" helps sufferers communicate with loved ones.

No one is born as a caregiver, although it is a role that life obliges us to fulfil.  Being a caregiver means being a family member (or a paid helpe…

Walk and talk therapy is what it says on the tin. Instead of sitting in front of your counsellor in a traditional therapy room, the counselling sessi…

When your day is frantic and you feel as though you are losing the plot for whatever reason, try this. We are going to use this short grounding exerc…

Over Christmas, I heard another version of the Christmas story, and it really got me thinking about Mary, Jesus's mother.This woman had absolutely no…

New Year can be a time of resolutions and a commitment to change. Managing change can be a result of either a choice we have made or a response to ch…

Desire and betrayal runs deep, but it can be healed. Some relationships are already dead and there is nothing that can be done. Others can turn a cr…

Depression is a tricky one. Anxiety, which often accompanies depression, is also a tricky customer. They are a part of our mental health and as such…

A New Year often brings a desire to be successful. To make some changes for the better. Achieve something. Which is fine, unless we come to see succe…

The idea of seeing a counsellor is a scary one for many people. This short article is aimed at those who are thinking of seeing a counsellor, but are…