'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens very much contains themes of trauma, therapy, and the transformation of healing that can bring about changes. The story almost takes the same process of self-discovery that takes places in the therapeutic...
There is so much anxiety in the world today. Anxiety-related issues are by far the biggest search terms people google when they are looking for counselling. In this article, I would like to look at how our natural response to anxiety can increase...
When grieving the loss of a loved one, we may react in many different ways. You may have heard it said that "there is no one right way" for many different circumstances. So, what about bereavement; is there one right way to grieve? Navigating...
Many women approaching their 40’s ad 50’s will be thinking about the menopause or the peri-menopause; particularly if they are beginning to see signs such as irregular periods. Some of the symptoms can be debilitating and can impact...
In a way, the answer is both yes and no. People generally come to therapy distressed and looking for answers. Even if they are aware that a therapist cannot provide them with an easy solution, part of them may still hope to be given the answers. It...
The short answer... Counselling provides a relationship in which you can feel safe to reflect on your issues and find a way forward. Your therapist’s job is to support you in exploring your experiences without judging you, helping you to...
I made the choice several years ago to stay off social media. I made that choice with positivity. I didn't feel I needed what I deemed the stress of putting myself out there to be judged. However, the time came for me to set up in private practice,...
What is PTSD? The word 'trauma' is used clinically to describe the experiencing or seeing of shocking or dangerous events, where either yourself or others are threatened with serious injury or death. By some estimates, over half the population in...
I have been counselling couples for six years now, and I wonder why it is that, for some, seeing a counsellor to trouble-shoot and help revitalise their relationship is still a cause for alarm or embarrassment. We see doctors, dentists, opticians;...
Why is it that thoughts affect us so deeply? Pleasant thoughts of holidays, celebrations, and achievements are welcomed, and it is hoped that they will last forever. We don’t judge or criticise happy thoughts. However, we do judge and...
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