Setting goals for ourselves is a normal, healthy part of life. However, it’s also important to remember that we’re not always going to succeed, and t…

When you hear the word ‘mindfulness’, what comes to mind? Are you one of those who believe it be mumbo jumbo and airy fairy? Or are you curious to kn…

Anxiety and panic attacks are more common that you think. Figures from the Office for National Statistics state that on average 20% of the UK populat…

I was inspired to become a counsellor after experiencing a prolonged period of low mood, stress and anxiety. I was surprised that I felt this way bec…

Anxiety can feel different from one person to another, so it can be a unique experience that only you know you are dealing with. However, generally w…

Emotions are a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. Your emotions represent who you are; they can he…

Trauma affects many people in unique and individual ways. You may be a survivor of sexual abuse, sustained violence, sexual violence or domestic abus…

Anxiety is a natural human response to threats. It energises the body, preparing it to respond to danger by either fighting or fleeing. However, anxi…

Anxiety and stress increases pain Pain is an intense sensation that hurts. It may be experienced as a steady, constant ache, a sharp stab or a dull…

Often when new clients come into therapy, they are experiencing intense emotions that they don't like. When asked how they help themselves when this…

You’ve probably heard before about ecological diversity or biodiversity, and how the diversity of an ecosystem is important for it's balance and stre…

Accepted wisdom in the west seems to be that our mind and our body are two separate things. This doesn't much change, despite no-one being able to fi…