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Anxiety self-help often begins at the point where thinking feels crowded and urgent. Concentration narrows. Minor problems appear significant. The body feels tense or unsettled. In those moments, advice can feel either too simplistic or too abstract. Clinical psychology offers…
Homeopathic Research Proposition Title A pilot study: does the homeopathic nosode Variolinum alleviate pain symptoms in patients diagnosed with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)? Abstract PHN is a common condition affecting about 1 in 5 people in the UK. PHN can be…
Return to the Breath (the foundation of wellness and the secret tool against stress and overwhelm) So many of us seem to have lost the ability to breathe deeply. It is something I have noticed over and over in clinics…
Today I want to share the G.R.O.W. Model. The G.R.O.W. Model is perhaps the most widely used coaching model around the world. This model was first promoted by Sir John Whitmore in the 1980s. I think it can be helpful…
Grief and loss come in many forms, whether that is the death of a loved one, terminal illness, the loss of a job position or income, children leaving home (also known as empty nest syndrome), life changes and upheavals such…
Dental anxiety is a problem that goes way beyond a patient's reluctance to book. The psychological effect is that a person gets so scared of going to the dentist that he/she does not go, thus resulting in poor oral health,…
My philosophy of counselling is quite simple: have faith in the person and have faith in the process. It is a simple philosophy, but one which I feel has served me, and more importantly, my clients, well to date. The…
We always seem to be in such a rush nowadays. If we want to know something, we just look at our “Smart” phones. The answer is instant- no effort is needed from us, just demand and passive consumption. We are…
States of Anxiety This was prompted by something a client said to me the other day. We were speaking of their anxiety; their understanding of the causes of it, the effects of it on their life and what they (I…
How to Use Meditation for Stress Relief Stress, often viewed as an inevitable portion of life by many people is a key source of wear and tear on one’s mind and body. There are many solutions recommended that could help…
Most clinic visits start with a simple question: “What brings you in?” For some survivors of sexual abuse, answering it can feel risky. They may come in with hip or pelvic pain, headaches, jaw tension, or a shoulder that’s been…
On The Rolf Method Tired of niggling aches and pains that won’t go away? Do you feel that you’re not moving as brilliantly as you used to? Have you lost your shine and inner sparkle? Time for an overhaul; time…