Coping When Children Leave Home At this time of year many young people are leaving the family to start their university adventure, sometimes a long…

‘Coming out’, or declaring one’s 'different' sexuality, is difficult and complicated. No-one has to declare that they like the opposite sex (i.e. het…

The world at the moment seems to be a harsh and very negative environment. Often, despite our best efforts we get caught up in all the negativity whi…

There are several definitions of mindfulness in literature. In essence it is the practice of being in the present moment when you are undertaking any…

Socio-political dimensions, expressed and understood in the broadest terms, are the sum of everything that has gone before in the practice and profes…

What is depression? Depression can affect any type of person at any stage of life. You could be introverted or extroverted, young or old, rich or po…

Every relationship has its trials, yet most relationships have a certain toughness about them that can withstand most storms thrown at them - so long…

Mental health charity MIND ran a poster campaign some years ago using the statistic 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some poi…

"It's all about me! I want, I need, I will!" When was the last time you demanded to be recognised, to be heard, to be valued? When was it all about y…

Erectile Dysfunction Erection problems are more common than you might think. In fact, approximately 52% of men who are 40 to 70 years old have erect…

As Dr Sue Johnson writes in her book 'Hold Me Tight', when couples are in distress they tend to get stuck in three problematic patterns of dialogue –…

A recent newspaper article in The Mail newspaper called “Lonely UK” revealed that the number of middle-aged people who are now living on their own ha…