Latest articles on counselling and therapy

Life is lived in the present moment. Yet this moment, with its power to transform, needs our attention if it is to be appreciated and lived to its potential. We occupy present...

Gael Lindenfield shares an excerpt from her book, How to Feel Good In Difficult Times, and her top tips for managing feelings of guilt.

Relaxation; it can be so…well, stressful! Whether it’s because we’re blocked by social fears of becoming complacent, or because our bodies just can’t...

The ever-changing social distancing rules here in the UK due to Coronavirus mean that more and more people are choosing online counselling sessions when seeking professional help...

Today, more people recognise their holistic, complete personal well-being relies on their mental health. They also recognise that they are having problems with anxiety, stress,...

Do you feel that you are “sensitive”? Do you sometimes struggle with criticism, need time to think things over and absorb information? Maybe you don't like loud noises...

If you are struggling with stress, anxiety or depression you may have been told some of the following: “Think positive thoughts”, “You can choose to be...

This is a question that I, as a counsellor get asked quite a lot. And the answer(s) are frustratingly - from the client's point of view - probably not as easy to gain as they...

I ask all of my clients the same question – what brings you joy? For too many, at the start of therapy, the answer is ‘nothing’ or even ‘I can’t...

Since as long as I can remember, emotions have been a sensitive area of my life. They are a long constant thread. From a child to a middle-aged man they play a significant...