What is Self in Gestalt theory? "All psychotherapies are psychotherapies of the self." Mahoney (1991) Abstract This brief article looks at how th…

When we meet our friends with their boyfriends/girlfriends and can see that there is something unique developing, which has all the potential of a re…

There are lots of different answers to this question, which will vary depending on which type of therapist you end up with; but in my experience you…

It's undeniable that many individuals find their teenage years challenging. Counselling can play a supportive role during this time; below are a few…

To say that starting up and running a successful business is demanding is probably one of the biggest understatements that you could make. On the way…

Bullying is a pernicious, malevolent act, which can make life miserable for the person on the receiving end of it. Not just confined to the school pl…

Do you find yourself with the 100mph head? There are thoughts of every sort and type zooming round your head. “What if they do this?” “What will they…

One of the common archetypes for men is that of the puer, (which is Latin for boy) and pronounced poo-air. It is also known as the Peter Pan syndrome…

It’s easy to understand how living in today’s recession has become a basis for depression. Families and individuals are suffering from feelings of un…

One of our basic human needs is to be able to feel a sense of connection to others. So important is this need that our body has an inbuilt, innate re…

Why do I need to go and see a counsellor or psychotherapist if I want to lose weight? I don’t have a mental health problem, I don’t have anything dis…

How many parents despair of the mess they find upon opening their teenager’s bedroom door? How often do they shout and nag ‘And tidy your bedroom up!…