“Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand brake on”. These words by Maxwell Maltz, underline how important good self-esteem is to…

Having an intimate relationship with someone is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. The fighting, the arguing, the petty disagreements, the pow…

We learnt recently of international cricketer Jonathan Trott sadly withdrawing from the national game due to a recurrence of a stress related problem…

CBT or cognitive behaviour therapy is an active, directive and time limited therapeutic approach used to treat people suffering from depression, anxi…

Imagine if your bank was to contact you and inform you that your identity had been stolen, you might be worried and feel angry with the bank and blam…

Mental problems are a complex combination of biological, psychological and socio cultural factors which affect people’s ability to deal with everyday…

Being assertive is an essential communication skill if we want to be respected and understood, especially by those we love. Being assertive means tha…

Where to start? Unless you are “in the business”, choosing a talking therapist can feel like taking a shot in the dark. Here are some tips to consid…

Before I started my career as a counsellor I had no idea there were so many different approaches in counselling. Now, if I look for a counsellor, I s…

New fathers in their mid-20s are 68% more likely to develop depression, according to new research.

Scientists uncover more ways in which blueberries can be of benefit - particularly to our mental health.

We all know that relationships need work to keep them strong. Yet somehow over time our relationship can drift. Perhaps it’s the natural life cycle…