This is a question that I, as a counsellor get asked quite a lot. And the answer(s) are frustratingly - from the client's point of view - probably no…

Today, more people recognise their holistic, complete personal well-being relies on their mental health. They also recognise that they are having pro…

Living with a chronic health condition can be debilitating both physically and psychologically. The toll it can take on our bodies often impacts on o…

Do you feel that you are “sensitive”? Do you sometimes struggle with criticism, need time to think things over and absorb information? Maybe you don'…

I ask all of my clients the same question – what brings you joy? For too many, at the start of therapy, the answer is ‘nothing’ or even ‘I can’t reme…

Since as long as I can remember, emotions have been a sensitive area of my life. They are a long constant thread. From a child to a middle-aged man t…

What is mindfulness? And how can you practice mindfulness?

Since garden centres reopened their doors in June, many of them have been struggling to keep up with our demand for their green products. During lock…

Lockdown has meant children and young people have been staying in and many have turned to computer games to entertain themselves and also to connect…

Feeling bad is often what brings many adults or young people into the counselling room. Shame is often connected with a feeling of a deeper, constant…

Our ‘Therapist spotlight’ series shines a light on our members. This month, we speak to relationship therapist and founder of BeLoveCurious, Helen Ri…

Why be kinder to ourselves? When we talk to ourselves negatively and think of ourselves negatively, it reduces the value we place on ourselves as in…