A recent study by the Priory group has shown that the word ‘depression’ is Googled every two seconds in the UK! Even as an experienced counsellor thi…

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When dark clouds linger, staying positive can seem impossible but there are ways to feel a little bit happier when times are tough.

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If you regularly see a therapist (or counsellor), at some time or other you might worry, perhaps, if you’re somehow “too much” for her (or him). You…

We all have them in our lives. People who, no matter what you do, push our buttons using criticism and complaint. It may be your partner, parent, bos…

If you’re feeling a bit despondent and negative about your body as we progress through winter, be reassured that you aren’t alone. It’s the time of y…

Recognising the distinction between feeling low and suffering from depression can be difficult, keep reading to see if it's time you sought help.

The current debate in the news about our political parties’ views on the funding of social care for the elderly and more vulnerable members of our co…

Why do I feel so angry? "Why do I feel so angry? I just can't seem to help myself." Do these words sound familiar? Most of us, if not all of us, g…

Are you fortunate enough to have supportive, reliable friends in your life? Or do your friendships tend to ebb and flow like the tide? Regardless o…

People often describe their feelings by comparing them to how they might experience other life events - "I felt all at sea" - or they might go into m…