How does your job affect your mental health?

Timing is everything.  You've probably heard this expression before, and perhaps in reference to comic timing and jokes, but it also resonates in th…

So, many of my clients tell me of the enormous relief that sharing their fiercely guarded shameful secret has on their lives. The initial fear turns…

What is the meaning of self-esteem? Self-esteem defines how you treat yourself, what you think of yourself and the relationship that you have with yo…

The etymological root of the word anger means “to constrict”. We might say that when we have been constricted in our natural spontaneity as children,…

Working through any developmental trauma takes time and courage and it’s important that we are kind to ourselves as we do so. Perhaps you’re not read…

The anxiety free existence of small children never ceases to amaze me. When you watch young children play with paint they are totally engrossed. Not…

What is parental separation anxiety, how does it feel and what can you do to manage it?

When you've suffered trauma and as a consequence suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What is happening to your body and mind? How migh…

When clients hear that their counsellor or therapist have supervision, they can sometimes think ‘doesn’t he/she know how to do the job already?’ espe…

Historically, the perception has been that eating disorders have mainly been synonymous with women, you only need to look at the research and statist…

Firstly may I apologise for all the rain we've been having recently, it's not what we would have liked. Secondly, the political situation, sorry abou…