I would hope that most counsellors would agree with this title. Yet, despite many campaigns to raise awareness and understanding of mental health iss…

Have you noticed what is going on around you at present? We are finding what is happening around us very stressful, not just what is happening with t…

Let´s begin by defining what depression is. Depression is a mood disorder that can affect a person’s daily life and routine. Some might describe it a…

Sarah Romotsky, Director of Healthcare Partnerships at Headspace, shares her advice on how to engage with TV mindfully and establish a positive relat…

In a recent counselling session, Julie spoke about the ongoing impact of coronavirus restrictions on her marriage to John: both working from a two-be…

Earlier this year, we started to hear about this horrible virus that is killing so many people around the world. All of a sudden, our lives changed d…

If you are one of the lucky few people asking “is dissociation real?” be glad. Maybe you find yourself asking can dissociation be helped? What is dep…

Are the latest lockdown restrictions limiting face-to-face counselling appointments for you?  Telephone counselling might not appeal to you and onlin…

As we head for another lockdown, it is useful to reflect on 'what worked' the first time we found ourselves in this situation. At the same time, it i…

With another lockdown starting, there is another possible wave of panic, fear, depression and mental health struggles coming. Although we cannot avoi…

If we had to pick a word that described the last seven months, we’d be hard pushed to think of a better one than 'overwhelming', 'uncertain' might co…

“That will come in handy one day.” How often have you heard this or said it yourself? With eco concerns on the rise and media forces hammering home t…