What do I really mean by positive self-esteem?  Positive self-esteem actually means leading a healthy lifestyle, getting on well with others, having…

Whether we are extraverts or introverts, we all know when it comes to others that there are times to connect, times to part and even times to be conf…

It's harvest time – the apple trees are weighted with fruit. Exam results have either been announced or will be for our 16+ adolescents. One phrase b…

Starting in secondary school is a big step for all young people and for some this can be a daunting experience. Many primary and secondary schools th…

Are you a helicopter, tiger, natural or attachment parent? It seems that you can’t go on a website or open a newspaper without seeing an article pra…

As social beings, we need to develop and nurture healthy relationships. Relationships enrich our lives, give us support in times of need, and challen…

Many people, upon reaching adulthood, spend the rest of their lives trying to get what their parent(s) never gave them. This can be for many reasons…

‘So we have decided that we are going to separate, now we need to tell the children but are not sure what to tell them and how we go about it.’ Ofte…

Who am I and why does it matter? Can I be me or must I be like you? Will you love me for who I am? These are some of the questions we struggle with…

Divorce is a known major life-changing event which is often associated with psychological problems such as depression and anxiety, with unhelpful cop…

A good couples counsellor would work with the relationship and the couple within it. When do we begin to learn about relationships? Although not con…

Growing up in a household that held more arguments, disagreements and silent treatment, than laughter, smiles and support I know too well the impact…