Learn about common experiences in grief, what's normal, and when to seek help if feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope.

People come into counselling for unique and individual reasons, as an example: Mary's experience of depression will be very different from June's exp…

As adults, we are never too far away from feelings that originate from our childhood. These feelings can stem from unmet needs during childhood deriv…

Counselling Directory was set up by a team who know how hard it can be to find the support you need. Today, Marketing Communications Team Leader, Kat…

Looking after yourself is important in managing the symptoms of many mental health issues.

Personality disorders part one: narcissistic, antisocial, histrionic and borderline. Our 'personalities' are made up of our thoughts, feelings and su…

Strong… a word we bandy around so often, we all seem to want to be seen as viewed by others as strong. So what attributes do we need to demonstrate t…

People enter into therapy for different reasons, whether to understand bereavement and loss, or to explore a recent spate of anxiety. In therapy ther…

Depression is the most common mental illness with up to 10% of the UK population (at any one time) having this diagnosis according to the Mental Heal…

According to a study conducted by the Mental Health Foundation, 46% of British people regret not investing as much time as they should into relations…

Shame is a natural human emotion that, when operating well, allows us to be part of the society we live in. It is the inner voice that helps us to pr…

As we enter spring and shake off the slough of winter we begin to think about renewal; new life and rebirth. As we emerge from the dark mornings and…