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Many of my clients want to climb a mountain, that is to say, they want to achieve immediate, permanent change and do so as quickly as possible. This is an entirely understandable...

Having recently attended a six-hour CPD study day on Attachment Theory, it got me thinking how pivotal understanding attachment is for clients. I, therefore, have come to the...

What is the very first thought that crosses your mind on waking? If you’re headed to the bathroom for a morning weigh-in or touching your stomach, whilst evaluating the...

Standing at the cupboard door, you happily devour two tasty chocolate biscuits from the tin. They are the perfect balance of crisp and crumbly biscuit, with a thick layer of milk...

It's hard not to appreciate the benefits of modern technology. The World Wide Web has enabled us to connect with others around the world, and we can find the answer to almost any...

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

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...

Feeling bad is often what brings many adults or young people into the counselling room. Shame is often connected with a feeling of a deeper, constant, sense of badness - many...

You may never have stopped to question the concept of ‘feeling fat’, rather taking it at face value and assuming that your body is to blame.  Frequently though,...

Mental health issues have soared during the past few months, one reason being how difficult it has been to access activities which help to reset our mood. This may also be the...