Something very current for me at the moment that has emerged from personal reflection, counselling work, and research, concerns those annoying little…

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticise me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forg…

Life or Death? Ok, so, for a while I’ve been thinking about writing a blog and wasn’t sure where to start. The other evening, driving home from atte…

To help you cope if your child is diagnosed with a genetic disorder, charity Genetic Disorders UK has some useful tips.

Mindfulness is a skill that focuses on developing a sense of being in the present and experiencing thought and action moment-by-moment. Thoughts and…

Most of us are professional self-critics. A sad fact is that we are generally more likely to be compassionate towards others than ourselves. Why is t…

The sudden passing of the much-loved actor and comedian raises concern about how many people - particularly men - are secretly battling mental health…

New figures reveal that over the last two years the number of children who self-harm has increased by over 70%.

You may have been thinking about getting some counselling for quite some time, years maybe? Your friends, family, and even those who aren’t that clos…

Much research has been undertaken into understanding stability in relationships, notably by John Gottmann (1999) and his colleagues. The Gottman Ins…

New research suggests brain impairment can occur in later life if high blood pressure persists during middle age.

A new report highlights a crucial link between taking aspirin and reducing the chance of developing and dying from certain types of cancer.