When we are anxious about something, our bodies and minds react and we can feel as if the anxiety is driving us and we cannot move forward as we like…

Each and everyone reacts differently to grief and loss, it is a very personal journey. Many of us go through life without experiencing the death of a…

The gentle sound of walking in a meadow or by a river or canal conjures up a range of feelings, emotions and memories. Nature in its abundance has al…

What do you do when you feel happy? Do you smile? Laugh? Do you feel a desire to share your happiness with the world around you, looking to spread th…

One of the most interesting aspects of working as a counsellor is the variety of people we meet. One client said to me, "You never know who is going…

Stress can often be experienced as physical sensations, such as a flutter in the tummy, a tightening in the chest, and a sense of needing to respond…

Do you find yourself actively avoiding situations that leave you bored? Perhaps in a quiet moment you’ll idly play with your phone, go start doing li…

Human beings are driven to repeat behaviour which is rewarding in some way. Once we have gained a ‘reward’, or benefit, from some form of behaviour,…

… what would it be? When are you happiest? Where are you happiest?

Contrary to popular belief - stress in itself is not a mental health problem. We all need a certain level of stress in our lives to help us function.…

Our couple relationships are profoundly mediated by the bond between us; this bond will be the very thing that determines the overall well-being and…

Evolutionary theory suggests that animals and humans co-create different role relationships (e.g. attachment, sexual, domination and subordination).…