How aware of your anger are you? Many of us may say, ‘No, I am not angry’; we may talk of anxieties or depression but not our emotions. We may not r…

How often do we say to ourselves "I should have done this" or "I ought to be able to do that" or the many other statements we make that are setting a…

SAD has become well known as the shorthand for Seasonal Affective Disorder, that cloak of despondency and gloom which can descend as autumn gives way…

As I write this, it’s January, the start of a new year. For some of us, it might be a time for making resolutions to start a new good habit, or stop…

It is not unusual for life and executive coaches to refer their clients to a counsellor or therapist for help in moving the client on into realising…

If you do, that’s great! But how often have you found that your good intentions come to nothing or dwindle out in a few weeks after you have set them…

An increasing number of experts are suggesting that depression may occur as a result of inflammation caused by the immune system.

Below is an exploration into what self-doubt is, how to recognise it and the article provides a simple tool for navigating your way beyond its limita…

Attachment issues are little understood but are a basic human need. A baby cries and it’s needs (ideally) are met. The baby feels safe and secure. Th…

They say ‘change is good' (not sure who ‘they’ are, but let’s take it as a given)… change is good.  Given that change is good, and people often have…

One of the main issues couples argue about is sex - demanding too much, not getting enough or maybe just boredom. But increasingly counsellors are se…

The New Year is looming: a time for New Year’s Resolutions and clearing out the old to make way for the new. It’s the time of year when we reflect on…