The uncertainty of the wider world can mean that anxieties about personal changes (whether chosen or not) are even greater. The more chaos we feel ar…

One of the most common issues that my counselling and hypnotherapy clients want help with is sleep. Many come to visit me with other things going on…

The recent Neverland documentary gives us incredible insight into the thoughts of the survivors of sexual abuse at the hand of Michael Jackson, Wade…

Loneliness can be incredibly painful and debilitating, but it is one of those things that, sadly, doesn’t get talked about enough. There can be shame…

During your lifetime you will have met many people, and some of those lucky ones become your friends. The meaning of friendship differs for people. P…

What psychology and business are saying about success, and when to say no Many of us have been taught that when it comes to life, we should not be q…

The recent climate strike by children, and the growing movement of young people throughout the world who are determined to take action seems more tha…

Some women and men, when they find out that their partner is spending a lot of time watching porn, is sexually acting out with someone, or sexually c…

Alcohol can have a powerful influence on many of us. It quietens the mind and relaxes us after the stress of a long, hard day’s work. It can make tim…

Anger is a healthy bodily reaction to threat. When we’re angry, our body is flooded with hormones like adrenaline which help us to manage the danger…

What is mid-life? The age at which the term mid-life applies varies. Let us assume that this stage of life is anywhere from 40–65 years of age. What…

Going to therapy, either for the very first time or returning to receive further life support can be really daunting.  It can feel like a mysterious…