Life is a little quieter at the moment in the aftermath of the Olympics. The Paralympics are drawing crowds and attention but the general spirit of j…

The other day I saw a TV-program about men and depression with an alarming prognosis: The World Health Organisation predicts that within a decade dep…

“Depression” is a word we all use liberally for all kinds of conditions and states of mind. Sometimes we may feel down about something, or we may fee…

A considerable part of the work of counsellors is with people suffering from depression and anxiety.  What is depression and it there anything which…

Suffering from anxiety, low self esteem, stress or depression? It’s the Thought That Counts ………. Fact : we all worry about something. So many people…

Many women and some men suffer from difficult feelings following the birth of a baby. We know that the hormones in a woman’s body are adjusting to th…

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

‘Tiger mother’ Amy Chua was in the news again recently, writing about how her family had dealt with the controversy surrounding her book about Chines…

Often clients will come through the door after suffering from depression for a large proportion of their adult lives.  As we explore the depression a…

Discover the profound wisdom hidden within depression. Dive deeper with soulful therapy, understanding its messages instead of simply trying to erase

I doubt there is anyone reading this, professional or otherwise, who has not come into contact with depression, either inside themselves or affecting…

Blimey that’s pricey for a pair of shoes! Her next door’s not bringing her kids up right. What does she think she looks like? That bloke on the news…