When we think about how we are, we might ask ourselves if it has to be this way. Do we have to be so anxious; is it inevitable to suffer from low moo…

Most people will experience feelings of sadness or low mood at times which is a normal response to experiencing some form of loss in life (Fennell, 1…

Why do people go for counselling and psychotherapy? I was asked this question by a successful businesswoman and on the face of it you might think it…

“Only Girls Cry!” Are you a man who thinks it’s weak to cry? Do you find yourself bottling things up until you explode at the traffic warden? Well,…

What is depression? The word depression is used to describe an episode of low mood or unhappiness that lasts for longer than two weeks and can somet…

I am often approached by people presenting with anxiety and depression difficulties. Many times people will arrive very timid and struggle to give ey…

Mental illness is a serious medical condition and can strike anybody at anytime regardless of race, age, gender or class. It truly knows no bounds an…

Coping When Children Leave Home At this time of year many young people are leaving the family to start their university adventure, sometimes a long…

What is depression? Depression can affect any type of person at any stage of life. You could be introverted or extroverted, young or old, rich or po…

Mild and Moderate Depression from a PsychologicalPerspective. All too frequently, clients come to therapy in a state of distress, complaining of fee…

A lot is written at this time of year about common difficulties encountered when trying to re-adjust to work life and routine after a summer holiday.…

With a rise in the number of people being diagnosed with anxiety and depression, you will almost certainly know someone who has, has had or will have…