Mindfulness is a psychological technique that is used to decrease distress and increase the ability to live life in the present moment. This can help…

Health anxiety is such a common mental health problem that the term ‘hypochondria’ is both a clinical and a colloquial word. Although no one wishes t…

'The Wolverine', 'Logan' - whatever you call him - it’s the same guy; one appears to be the animal within, the other the human trapped by the animali…

Why do people seek counselling?  Usually, but not always, it is a desire to change. They know that something in their lives is not right, and that t…

Psychotherapist Noel Bell explores some helpful treatment plans for addiction.

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…

I know I need help. I want to find support but how do I choose the right counsellor for me? There are so many and I just don’t know what questions to…

Social anxiety can be crippling. Sufferers will often do anything to avoid what for them are excruciating social interactions, and what is excruciat…

Recovery from an eating disorder is not a linear process – it is a journey of ups and downs, achievements and setbacks, stagnation and progress; and…

It's normal to feel anxious sometimes, but if you are having a panic attack, you will experience severe levels of anxiety. You may think this means y…

Anxiety, a necessary and common emotion Anxiety and worry are fundamental human emotions that we all feel in certain situations. The word "anxious"…

Social anxiety can manifest itself in a number of ways, but all of these will have a common theme; they involve other people. If you had this whole p…