This article considers whether the importance of the role played by siblings in individual development has been understated in contemporary counselli…

As we journey through adulthood, there are clearly times when we need help addressing problems and issues that cause us emotional anguish or make us…

Counselling and Psychotherapy have often been labelled as the “talking therapies”  but what happens when our emotions are so strong, that they simply…

People who have low self-esteem can often feel very stuck with these feelings and not very hopeful that they can make any changes.  They may have fel…

The question you might want to ask yourself when considering counselling is ‘what can a skilled listener do to help you? In this article I want to an…

Is it a reasonable questionAs a counsellor working in the private sector in Glasgow, I am often challenged: “In today’s economic climate, is therapy…

I have recently taken a lot of learning from the Dalai Lama's teachings and couldn't help but notice a strong link to Counselling. I think one thing…

“I can’t seem to say what I want” “I just go quiet when I know I should say something” “They just roll right over me and don’t listen” It seems to…

Have you ever wondered how some people can bounce back from difficulties, and others of us can’t? Resilience – this ‘bounceablitiy’ – seems to vary…

There are many different reasons why a young person can benefit from seeing a counsellor.  The teenage years are not always plain sailing and for som…

Every one feels panicky at some time or another, but if panic is dominating your life then this artical may help you to think about taking control ag…

Counsellor Alison Peebles explains the benefits of art therapy, particularly for those with depression, anxiety or experiencing stress.