People who have low self-esteem can often feel very stuck with these feelings and not very hopeful that they can make any changes.  They may have fel…

The question you might want to ask yourself when considering counselling is ‘what can a skilled listener do to help you? In this article I want to an…

Is it a reasonable questionAs a counsellor working in the private sector in Glasgow, I am often challenged: “In today’s economic climate, is therapy…

I have recently taken a lot of learning from the Dalai Lama's teachings and couldn't help but notice a strong link to Counselling. I think one thing…

“I can’t seem to say what I want” “I just go quiet when I know I should say something” “They just roll right over me and don’t listen” It seems to…

Have you ever wondered how some people can bounce back from difficulties, and others of us can’t? Resilience – this ‘bounceablitiy’ – seems to vary…

There are many different reasons why a young person can benefit from seeing a counsellor.  The teenage years are not always plain sailing and for som…

Every one feels panicky at some time or another, but if panic is dominating your life then this artical may help you to think about taking control ag…

Counsellor Alison Peebles explains the benefits of art therapy, particularly for those with depression, anxiety or experiencing stress.

At least one person in six in countries such as Britain or the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some time in their lives; som…

Having had a long week feeling ill I felt the need to read something comforting and comfortable - Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild. Basically it's ab…

Performance Anxiety (PA) sufferers engage in common thinking traps that lead to emotional distress and self-focused attention (concentration turning…