There can be many different reasons why young people and sometimes children hurt themselves. Major life events such as the death of a close relati…

Sibling rivalry - we know it, we've heard of it and we have indeed experienced it. It is accepted as part of normal family life and to a large degree…

While there are plenty of results that pop up if you type ‘eating disorder’ into your search bar, you may feel there is a lack of information offerin…

Being criticised is a very common experience that can occur in every relationship, at work, at home or with friends. In particular, criticising and…

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their life. For some it’s the dentist’s chair, for some the exam hall. Stressful situations, tight deadlines…

Anxiety conditions are very commonplace within the UK. In fact, it is reported that one in ten people are likely to suffer from a form of anxiety, an…

'Am I going mad?' is a frightening and desperate feeling, usually associated with times of heightened anxiety and intense, prolonged stress. I have h…

GPs are raising fresh concerns regarding the level of support those with dementia receive.

Postnatal depression and the difficulties it can cause, is now being recognised as a significant but treatable condition. It affects between 10 and 1…

When we speak about pregnancy, we tend to focus on the mother and the baby and we tend to “forget” about fathers. However, the father’s role is esse…

What is a phobia? We all have fears and worries and there are different situations which leave us with an urge to prepare for a danger which we have…

Under what circumstances should you consider a counsellor in private practice? The answer to this question is quite simple. However, I want to prefac…