The woman sitting opposite me was wringing her hands so hard it seemed she might twist them off the ends of her arms altogether. Her face was white,…

My relationship seems to be cooling off - the partner I married/started my relationship with is not the same anymore. You may over a course of time…

One of the hardest workplace issues to face can be bullying and harassment. Bullying or harassment in the workplace is persistent, unpleasant behavio…

We all need relationships; partners, family, friends, colleagues and neighbours for emotional and physical well-being. Facing difficult times in our…

A recent study by the Priory group has shown that the word ‘depression’ is Googled every two seconds in the UK! Even as an experienced counsellor thi…

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When dark clouds linger, staying positive can seem impossible but there are ways to feel a little bit happier when times are tough.

There is no easy answer to this, but the honest answer can be difficult to hear - much easier to blame 'that scheming other woman/man' or the erring…

If you regularly see a therapist (or counsellor), at some time or other you might worry, perhaps, if you’re somehow “too much” for her (or him). You…

We all have them in our lives. People who, no matter what you do, push our buttons using criticism and complaint. It may be your partner, parent, bos…

If you’re feeling a bit despondent and negative about your body as we progress through winter, be reassured that you aren’t alone. It’s the time of y…

Recognising the distinction between feeling low and suffering from depression can be difficult, keep reading to see if it's time you sought help.