As a counsellor for almost 20 years, I thought I knew grief.  At the age 16, my mother died in a car accident. Over the years, two grandmothers died.…

Counsellor George Andrawis tells us more about his career journey so far, what led him to a helping career and advice for those interested in therapy…

During times of economic crisis, what are the resources your business will be looking to cut? Advertising, perhaps? This is likely near the top of th…

Our current pandemic situation has put extra stresses on relationships, whether that be by existing partners spending more time together than is usua…

Maybe his nose reminds you of a grumpy old uncle, she's three and not speaking fluently, he's four and not ready for entrance exams yet. Your life is…

When life doesn't seem worth living anymore, it may seem that the only way to find relief is through suicide. When you're feeling this way, it may be…

If most of life your life you have been obsessed with food, on and off the dieting rollercoaster, you will be very familiar with your love-hate food…

Imagine coming to your first counselling session. Now, what do you see – a small room, two seats, a side table with water and a box of tissues? What…

I am sitting at mission control. It is an ironical title that describes my 'new look' therapy room desk. I have every bit of tech I can find. My iMac…

Grief is a painful and often miserable experience. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.  It is a personal journey, so we travel on our grief jou…

Having a baby during lockdown has presented challenges for new parents that could never have been planned for. Below is an account of a mother's stor…

I will write this, conscious of the notion that the people whom I would like to read it, sadly, may not. Those with dyslexia may have been shamed int…