The powerful effect of having positive and healthy close relationships is very often undervalued.  This can be true especially for young adults work…

The therapy market-place is awash with different 'isms' and there are hundreds of different types of therapy. It can be daunting looking at this huge…

A recent policy paper from ACAS commented that workplace bullying is on the increase and a serious problem in British companies. The Guardian has cal…

Anxious thoughts - What do others think about you? I took a brave step and decided to ask some relatives and close friends the following question: “…

If your parents mistreated you during your childhood, it’s now time to break the cycle. There is no point allowing the cycle to continue onto the nex…

Life brings with it many transitions, some planned others not so. Transitions will always include a period of adjustment to our new way of being and…

I Have counselled many couples struggling with the devastation of the discovery that a spouse has cheated , I strongly believe that not only can the…

Depression is a personal issue that affects 20% of people. It is a unique condition that is different for each person and the trigger of the depressi…

Alcohol or drug addiction, in the majority of cases, is used as medication to numb the feelings and memories of past or present issues. At first, you…

Counsellor Oliver Bettany explains the method of using the drama triangle to understand relationship conflict.

How do you know if someone is being flirtatious with you or just simply being friendly?How sure can you be, that you are not being flirtatious when s…

What is burnout? Burnout can be described as a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. People experience burnout when they have been exp…