Some therapists have in their practice room a collection of stones, pebbles and shells and a tray of sand. They’re not decorative; they’re tools. It…

I wonder what will you be doing on June 12th say around 5.00pm. Perhaps the date may invoke a sense of anticipation or dread, or alternatively just c…

Depression is defined in the dictionary as a feeling of sadness and hopelessness, but it is a lot more than that. Depression can manifest itself in s…

Through my work as a counsellor I hold knowledge of DSM -1V-TR (2000) terminology, however I view humans as individuals not conditions - rejecting pa…

“If sexuality is one dimension of our ability to live passionately in the world then in cutting off our sexual feelings we diminish our overall power…

Stress is part of everyday life. The degree of stress individuals experience can differ from a reasonable amount, which can be deemed acceptable, to…

The experience of not feeling understood, or feeling misunderstood in therapy is not uncommon. It may be felt in the first or early sessions or later…

Complaints regarding adult social care have increased by a staggering 130% since 2009.

Reaching out for the biscuit tin... what’s in the fridge? What’s in the cupboard? Needing that piece of chocolate, those crisps, that slice of toast.…

What is low self-esteem? Low self-esteem is how a person values themselves. The more positive you are about yourself, then the higher your self-este…

Exercise in the great outdoors could be the key to relieving anxiety and depression.

These notes have been put together (by myself and some of my clients) to give you some ideas of the reality of supporting someone with depression. It…