One way of achieving emotional freedom, despite external events, is through cultivating equanimity.  Equanimity is a balance in our emotional body. I…

Caring is often combined with other work and family responsibilities Over six and a half million people in the UK are carers (Carers UK, 2015). Of t…

For many people any expression of anger or frustration poses a great risk. The underlying fear often relates to notions around abandonment: ‘If I say…

We live in a society that promotes perfection. Almost every advertisement we see in a magazine, online or on TV is pedalling the myth that if only we…

The spiritual dimension is indispensable for the growth and development of an emotionally intense person, who are often also gifted, highly empathic,…

My heart was pounding, my cheeks were bright red and burning, beads of sweat began to trickle down my face. I watched as the door closed and the man…

The trouble with any addictive behaviour is that it damages our relationships. It takes priority above all else. When we are in the grips of this ove…

When a significant relationship finishes, no matter how long it lasted, you may be feeling sad, confused, upset, unsettled and disillusioned. These a…

Are you holding onto anger from some past deed? Maybe your parents were too harsh or insensitive, perhaps your partner had an affair or a trusted fri…

Short or long term therapy? Those seeking counselling often ask “how long will it take for me to see real results”. The answer of course is “It depe…

Good communication is at the heart of a healthy relationship. It’s the two way street that forms the backbone of the relationship. Yet maintaining go…

Everyone wants to be happy in a close, intimate relationship but so few people seem to be. At the beginning of your relationship you spent nearly al…