Codependency is described in the dictionary as a relationship, in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another. People who are codependent…

For many, a new year offers us a psychological fresh start. At this time of year, we are permitted to reflect on our ourselves and our lives and enco…

There is an old zen joke that advises 'don't just do something, sit there.' We are so used to hearing the opposite, expecting to be busy, and habitua…

Pre-operation anxiety To be told that you need an operation can cause you to feel anxious. Here are seven tips that will help you prepare for your o…

I love new year; it’s full of hope, possibility and new starts. Here’s an approach to help you capitalise on that new year optimism and make resoluti…

When clients come to therapy disclosing a gambling problem, they often minimise their negative feelings. They seem to have become hard-wired to seek…

Reasons to volunteer There are many reasons why someone may choose to take up volunteering.  Here are just a few: Loneliness. To meet new peopl…

The work you accomplish with your counsellor is based on the therapeutic relationship built between you. It is the cornerstone of effective and benef…

Counselling does seem to be becoming more popular and less stigmatised in the UK. I have observed from TV interviews that Americans often use counsel…

A bereavement can be absolutely devastating. It is a loss and when we love somebody that dies this will feel very painful. Because we are emotionally…

What is it to be human? I often ask myself this question. Ultimately, I am wondering who I am and how I have evolved to be the person I am today.  …

Empathy is the art of stepping imaginatively into the shoes of another person, understanding their feeling and perspectives, and using that knowledge…