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Couples who come for counselling are often there because they find themselves completely unable to bridge the gulf between them. Normal conversation…

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It’s so hard to describe what deep shame feels like. It feels so painful to even talk about the feelings of shame that words dry up; the body feels h…

A lot is written at this time of year about common difficulties encountered when trying to re-adjust to work life and routine after a summer holiday.…

At this time of year, many parents and children will find themselves aboard the magical mystery bus that is heading for 'big school'. They’ve swapped…

“One rarely falls in love without being as much attracted to what is interestingly wrong with someone as what is objectively healthy.”    Alain de Bo…

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Worrying about stuff is a normal part of everyday life. Most of us have a constant stream of background noise going on in our heads... Did I remem…

As science is helping us understand more about how our brains work, we are discovering how certain anxious and traumatic memories can get trapped in…

With a rise in the number of people being diagnosed with anxiety and depression, you will almost certainly know someone who has, has had or will have…