I sometimes use a toolbox analogy with clients. Over the course of sessions, we explore what resources they are already using to improve their mental…

Depression has the frightening ability to take away lives. It is not just feeling sad or blue. Depression takes away your happiness, your purpose in…

Boundaries are established, or not, in childhood relationships with parents or care-givers. These enable us to know and express what is acceptable an…

‘Sorry, I’m silly. I shouldn’t cry over this’ This is something we often say me when we become emotional in front of others. We become apologetic an…

To be able to leave our past behind, we need to look at the origin of human behaviour, ideas and feelings that are the innate or learned; the nature…

While Christmas is seen as a jubilant occasion that embodies the theme of family, friends and happiness, the reality is that many are plagued by deep…

Anyone can suffer from low self esteem. Regardless of how great your childhood may have been, there may be some experiences that could impact your es…

How does therapy work? Many therapists are often asked by clients, what will happen in a session? How many times will I need to come? How much does i…

What is healthy self-esteem?  Healthy self-esteem is connected to our ability to be assertive, to ask for what we want, but also importantly to let…

Feeling overworked or overwhelmed? Whether it’s the dark evenings, the pressure of a fast approaching Christmas or the worrisome news we are bombard…

Counselling Directory sponsored the digital champion category at the Virgin Money Giving Mind Media Awards, which celebrates ‘honest, accurate and se…

In this busy life, we often rush from one thing to another without stopping and appreciating the beauty around us. Commitments, pressures, and worrie…