Why do we behave in a destructive or unhelpful way when we communicate with certain people? We are constantly in contact with others, whether that is…

In the US and Canada, counselling is seen as a normal thing for someone to do and is just like going to see a GP for a physical illness. In the UK ho…

Whilst men and women suffer from similar difficulties regarding their mental health, there is a difference in the way they address them. Women tend t…

Although depression is a form of mental ill-health that has been written about extensively and is a diagnosable category with common symptoms that ca…

When you read the title, what comes to mind? Low self-esteem? Not meeting expectations of others and then berating yourself for it? Feeling 'less tha…

In a follow up to my last article, there are six more practical ways you can help yourself with your emotions. You can think of it as working on your…

I remember a conversation with someone a couple of years ago in which she told me she hadn’t cried for over 10 years. I was shocked at this disclosur…

Earlier this year, as part of the BBC's Mental Health and Me season, the actor David Harewood allowed us into his world as a young man living with ma…

One of the things I’ve learned over the years, through my own therapy, therapy training, recovery from addiction and understanding the influence of m…

Nature is the most powerful healer!  Spending time in nature allows us to feel closer to our true selves, to feel relaxed, nourished, and invigorate…

Why do people seek counselling?  Usually, but not always, it is a desire to change. They know that something in their lives is not right, and that t…

Do you sometimes feel as though other people will judge you negatively if you express your true opinions? Or do you worry that all your friends secre…