Latest articles on counselling and therapy

There are certain times of the year where a lot of time is spent with family. During one of these times, I was left to ponder over a subject that we don’t seem to hear much...

I consider myself lucky to be learning from the best. After a good few years of the required training to become a counsellor, my real education has now begun. My teachers no...

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 also take its toll on children...

Have you ever had that warm fuzzy feeling when an old friend remembers your birthday (and they aren't even on social media!), or weeks after a conversation about an...

Growing up with a narcissistic parent is not only traumatic in nature, but also debilitating and detrimental. As a child growing up with a parent like this, one is loved on...

We all want our children to be happy and healthy. How can we really tell if they have something on their minds? Are they feeling anxious, are they not telling us something, are...

The rocky road of attachment and relationships Relationships are arguably the most fundamental part of our lives. Whether we have them or have lost them, or find ourselves aching...

Children are taught, very early on in life, to live under pressure. They have to behave, learn fast, know the right answer, be the best, win, and never fail - in other words, they...

There is so much exposure for our children in society, with such easy access to social media and an increase in cyberbullying, self-harm, low self-esteem, social isolation, family...

Therapy is something many only consider going to as an adult, but in fact, it can be beneficial to take your children to see an expert as well. Whether it’s an issue at...