Men's inability to talk about issues concerning their mental health has led to an increased incidence of suicide in this group. Reflecting on the Ro…

Do we always fear the unknown and become petrified that we’re judged by our fear and anxiousness? It’s time for us to educate ourselves, in order to…

I consider myself lucky to be learning from the best. After a good few years of the required training to become a counsellor, my real education has n…

Have you ever wondered why some people are more able to deal and cope with challenges and stresses than others? Some people are seemingly able to hav…

Trying to focus and concentrate throughout daily life can become overwhelming and exhausting. This can create feelings such as anxiety, sadness, exha…

Anxiety is a natural response to new things, people or events as our ancestors from the animal kingdom were physiologically programmed to stay alert…

I am pretty willing to bet good money that never, in the history of mankind, has anyone calmed down as a result of being told to 'calm down'. A growi…

September is often a time of transition for many of us. Your children may be starting school or moving from one stage of their education to another;…

People talk about stress and anxiety, but don’t seem to really understand it. Many think it has to be a single, major event that causes stressful sit…

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…

While most of us would agree that a good education should lead to a greater range of options later in life, the pressure to perform academically can…

Do you wonder why your anxiety doesn't dissolve? Why it still plagues you? Do you practice the relaxation techniques that your counsellor or psychot…