For many of us, religion and spirituality is a source of comfort in day to day life and, when it comes to mental health struggles, our faith and beli…

One of the most basic rules in psychotherapy, specifically engaged when practising breathing exercises and forms of mindfulness, is that of holding a…

Life is lived in the present moment. Yet this moment, with its power to transform, needs our attention if it is to be appreciated and lived to its po…

What is mindfulness? And how can you practice mindfulness?

Learning to observe your emotions can really help regulate how you feel when anxiety or anger is about to overwhelm you. It allows you to step back a…

Mindfulness is a psychological technique that is used to decrease distress and increase the ability to live life in the present moment. This can help…

In my experience as a therapist, I would say that the number one reason for people accessing therapy is because they are disconnected in some way. I…

Nature is the most powerful healer!  Spending time in nature allows us to feel closer to our true selves, to feel relaxed, nourished, and invigorate…

Why do people seek counselling?  Usually, but not always, it is a desire to change. They know that something in their lives is not right, and that t…

The term 'mindfulness' is everywhere. What is it and why is everyone talking about it? Mindfulness is about noticing exactly that; when our minds ar…

Below the surface of your mind, in the deep neural structures of your brain, is a hidden world. Dark and forbidding, we might think of it as deep spa…

Counsellors often meet people in private practice in a state of crisis. They may come for help with anxiety, grief, or because they are struggling in…