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Before her attack, Katie Piper was a regular girl. Now, she’s a household name, an inspiration. Acid attacks are, sadly, still making headlines, ten years after Katie’s own traumatic attack. Things may not be changing for the world, but in Katie’s life, things are certainly changing for the better. In this heart-felt interview with Happiful, Katie opens up about motherhood,...

Like many, I have always been the type of person to try to cope on my own, no matter how bad my situation. By doing this I alienated a lot of friends and family over the years. Many years ago a counsellor tried to mediate for me with a family member. It did not go down well at all. Since then I left it alone, hoping to move on from it all. I learned the very hard way that all my so called complex...

When I reached the age of 50, I felt like it was time I really sorted out my feelings about my traumatic childhood so that I could move on and enjoy the future, I started to sense that I needed to do this for me, having spent so much of my life prioritising the needs of others. The counsellor I found on this website is the best thing that has ever happened. Her profile jumped out at me...

I've suffered severe depression over the last 4 years of my life due to traumas in my life and amongst my family. I wasn't brave enough to even admit I needed help. I was later referred once I realised I couldn't fight it on my own. I received Counselling Meetings weekly to help overcome my problems. After about 6-8 weeks I finished my course and done the necessary followup as my counsellor...