It may seem strange to believe, but the way we grow up relating to our parents – our ‘attachment style’ – has a big impact on how we get on with roma…

“Depression” is a word we all use liberally for all kinds of conditions and states of mind. Sometimes we may feel down about something, or we may fee…

When does drinking stop becoming fun and develop into a problem.  You are not drinking on a park bench or having cider from a carrier bag.  So you’re…

I REALLY SHOULD..............................? Whilst The Oxford Compact English Dictionary will advise you that this is a "duty or obligation," wit…

In our culture we usually see body and soul as separate entities that have nothing to do with each other. If the body suffers from illness or aches a…

The more I think about – and work with – dreams, the more amazed I am at the hidden workings of the Human Soul! We all dream, and the more attention…

Time to Re-evaluate Part 1 – Your Relationship As the crocuses and daffodils appear to burst into life, for some, spring cleaning the home involves…

What is a Panic AttackEveryone experiences stress and anxiety, it is a part of life and learning to manage it is the key. When we are stressed, anxio…

When a friend or member of the family dies, seeing a bereavement counsellor can often help. While it is not needed in every case, seeing a counsellor…

Along with bereavement, divorce can be one of the most stressful events in life. I have been through a major separation and know that it equals divor…

Sociologists Cynthia Cockburn and Ann Oakley recently made the case that “certain widespread masculine traits and behaviours are dangerous and costly…

Are you struggling with your emotional reactions, a compulsive behaviour or addiction?‘Triggers’ are people, places and situations which touch on old…