Mindfulness is a practice for wellbeing. It means bringing a gentle, curious and non-judging response to a given experience, either inner (thoughts,…

Bear in mind the fact that there are also strong physiological processes present in patients when treating stress/anxiety using a cognitive behaviour…

A quick and simple search on the internet will confirm thatstress is a serious subject, well known and discussed. It will be clear that stress manage…

Meet Marvin.  Marvin is an orthopaedic surgeon who consults with clients and operates with an air of mastery that his education and talent have besto…

Work and StressFeeling stressed at work could be an indication of what's not happening outside the workplace. Ask yourself how are you engaging with…

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

My heart sinks as I turn on the TV to hear yet another doom and gloom story about lost jobs, bad banks and repossessions and see the impact it has on…

Managing Parental Stress Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding things we can do in our lives but it can also be one of the most frustrating…

I've been struck recently with the number of clients who seek counselling because they are feeling stressed and unable to cope with the demands of da…

EMDR is NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) recommended for the treatment of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). However,…

Stress occurs when pressure exceeds a person’s own perceived ability to cope. It has overtaken the common cold as a major reason for absence from wor…

Since the downturn in the economy over the past few months, I have become increasingly more aware of the negative impact stress can have on individua…