I am pretty willing to bet good money that never, in the history of mankind, has anyone calmed down as a result of being told to 'calm down'. A growi…

Counselling work often begins with a narrative. Whether an individual or a couple is sitting in the therapy room, there will be a story to be told. E…

September is often a time of transition for many of us. Your children may be starting school or moving from one stage of their education to another;…

The frustration of not being heard by a partner is likely the number one argument couples bemoan. Speaking generally of the differences between the s…

"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me..." Anyone who has suffered the crippling effects of emotional abuse may tend to di…

Vaginismus, which has now been renamed in the DSM-5 as genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD), is the fear of penetration due to a number of…

This follows a previously posted article about poetry and how it can be an exploration of ourselves. I intend to concentrate on what things a poem br…

This is a concept, unlike the song, where you consider yourself a contradiction. Cognitive incidents are very disconcerting, and sometimes wrenching…

A psychotherapist explores six challenges for emotionally intense and sensitive people in relationships.

Counsellor Nicoleta Porojanu explores why we can find relationships difficult.

People talk about stress and anxiety, but don’t seem to really understand it. Many think it has to be a single, major event that causes stressful sit…

Scientific research has finally caught up and now shows how therapeutic writing can help physical and emotional healing, help you reach your goals, r…