Domestic violence is such an epidemic that at one point or another it is inevitable that as counsellors we will come into contact with a survivor. Th…

When sexual abuse/violence is experienced at any point in a survivors life, not many people are aware of how this may impact on the survivors sexuali…

Companies as entities, purely profit-driven and lacking in ethics, can behave like bullies. It's as if the whole world has been blinded by the impres…

Often described as 'just' emotional abuse, I think that it can be incredibly damaging, particularly as it can be so difficult to both see and describ…

We all have past experiences which create the adults we are today. Our past is important, as the dots from the past joins the dots in the present and…

Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Young people sometimes think teasing, name-calling are “normal” part of a relationship.…

Whilst many couples may strive for a 50/50 partnership, there are areas when one partner may take on more responsibility than the other or divide up…

Unlike physical abuse, the emotional and psychological scars are not immediately visible. The constant demands of an abusive partner can wear women d…

When you've suffered trauma and as a consequence suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What is happening to your body and mind? How migh…

The earth you are currently standing on is spinning at about 1,040 miles per hour. It is unpredictable, in constant flux and has a contradiction of g…

Spiritual abuse (SA) is still a little-known form of abuse, but our recent work shows that it is actually more common than might be assumed. Two year…

Mistakes are inevitable. They are a part of day to day life. From forgetting your keys, to making an administrative error at work. But if we take our…