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Lockdown has meant children and young people have been staying in and many have turned to computer games to entertain themselves and also to connect with friends. I had a number...

Dyadic Parent/Carer- Child Art Psychotherapy Although working with children on their own therapeutically can be beneficial, working with the wider family - usually a child’s...

Maybe his nose reminds you of a grumpy old uncle, she's three and not speaking fluently, he's four and not ready for entrance exams yet. Your life isn't the same, last months mag...

The transition from face-to-face to virtual therapy was quick, but how can we ensure sessions are kept private?

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...