Therapists often talk about the importance of the therapeutic relationship, but why is this important? And why should I care about what’s going on in…

As a counsellor and psychotherapist, one of the issues that people come to see me for is help to overcome gambling addiction.   There are many defin…

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There is a lot written about anxiety in the hope to give comfort to all the people who suffer from it. Ultimately it would be amazing if anybody had…

The aim of this article is to help you to understand the mind’s reaction to trauma. The reactions can be upsetting in themselves and you can find you…

We have all been in a variety of difficult situations that have set our heart's racing at times of perceived pressure. At a job interview, a first da…

When your relationship is in crisis, it very important to be able to slow right down in what is often a very fast process. To be willing and able to…

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Depression is often underestimated, yet it is the fourth most common disorder impacting people. Few individuals still believe depression is not a rea…

"We come in this world to learn to attach, become attached, separate and lose" - Bowlby. Grief is a natural reaction to death and dying. It is a nec…

One of the main constructs linked with anxiety is intolerance of uncertainty. Uncertainty is a peculiar companion of our life, not particularly loved…

I started thinking about anger in more depth after writing and facilitating five weeks of anger management sessions. The people that attended the cou…