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Resentment is a difficult thing to tackle because it shows itself in many guises. There is a sense of being controlled by your partner by their actio…

It has to be said that 'counselling' may have a bit of a bad name. It's one of those words that people are either open-minded about or scared by. Alt…

We often find ourselves saying, “I feel depressed” when we are feeling low, or miserable about life. Depression in its various guises can find its wa…

Am I normal? That is a very familiar question in therapy and then counsellors become appointed as an 'objective judge' who can determine 'normality'.…

Do you spend all of your time thinking about calories, fat, exercise or body image? Do you feel guilty or bad when you eat certain foods? Or do you f…

Sometimes, our bodies tell us loud and clear that there‘s something wrong emotionally - we cry tears when we‘re upset, we can get diarrhoea when we‘r…

Sharing life with someone can be the most fulfilling experience in life as well as the most challenging. Sometimes dealing with our own mind can alre…

Should or shouldn’t you tell others when you have been diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s? Is saying nothing wise or…

When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability. To be al…

In times of recession, most of us have to cut our spending in one way or another in a way that’s usually relative to our income. If you have a reason…