The past is part of us - we are a product of our environment, history and genetics, all of which have played a part in constructing our individual pe…

How can counselling help? It’s a good question. And a legitimate one. Why else would you seek help from a trained professional? Or invest time and mo…

Whenever I get a new client who tells me that they are depressed, unhappy or lost in life, I always ask within the first couple of sessions if they h…

Many of us develop a habit of ‘beating ourselves up’ for not sustaining our motivation. Does this sound like something you do?Let's put the beating s…

The end of a relationship can be a devastating time. Like a death, the ending can be traumatic and can leave emotional scars that take time to heal.…

Through the counselling process clients may have to face some really difficult challenges. It could be that in the introspection it may be necessary…

I was in discussion the other day with a friend about counselling, to which they stated they had previously had however it didn’t help. I enquired as…

Have you ever found yourself asking some of the fundamental questions in life: Who am I? Why am I here? Is there a divine plan? I am not alone th…

Carol was out with Ellie for a drink and a chat. Both were friends and liked to spend time together.  “How is everything with you?” asked Ellie whi…

There was a song playing the other day called "Why" by Stanton, Joan Georgiana / Whittaker, Roger. Which reminded me of being a child and hearing my…

I believe that everyone who exists has a unique potential to be realised. Whether it is discovering a cure for an illness, innovation, management, be…

Firstly, counselling is a process which enables you to explore the difficulties you’re facing right now; these may have their roots in the past. It m…