What teens might say to a parent to avoid conflict
Mum, Dad, I would like 20 mins of your active presence and that means looking at me and really attuning to what I am saying without reacting to what I say. If I am still angry and talking about it…
Retail therapy? The truth
Retail therapy? The truth about shopping addiction. There’s no such thing as a shopaholic right? You will often hear people call themselves Shopaholics but what actually is a Shopaholic? Although it’s not classified, as an addiction, in the DSM 5,…
Developing better work/life balance
How exactly do you leave work at five and not think about it until the next morning? Is that possible when you’ve an important presentation at nine the next morning in front of the entire senior management team? What if…
Empathy and counselling
What is Empathy? Empathy has been described in different ways: walking in another's shoes, entering into another person's frame of reference or having the ability to experience life as the other person does by entering the person's world of thoughts,…
Counselling for Work-Related Stress
Work related stress is an increasingly common issue in today’s busy society. Health and Safety Executive figures for 2013/2014 indicate that ‘Stress, depression or anxiety and musculoskeletal disorders accounted for the majority of days lost due to work-related ill health.’…
All The Lonely People
The Lonely People ‘All the lonely people where do they all come from? All the lonely people, where do they all belong?’ The Beatles The lonely people come from another universe where ironically they are never alone. Love is everywhere,…
About Counselling and the Menopause
Whilst menopause is a totally natural life transition it can be a difficult time for many women. The physical changes and symptoms can be pervasive and disruptive. So often the timing is significant as it can coincide with the children…
Anger Management
Anger is one of the most basic human emotions. Our beliefs about anger and the way we relate to the angry part of ourselves is shaped by how others react to our anger when we are growing up. Children often…
Passive Aggression - What Does This Mean?
“Passive aggressive” is a term that has become more widely used, yet understanding and explaining what that means can be as frustrating as living or working with someone who is passive aggressive. The frustration often comes about because the passive…
Addiction Recovery: A Path Toward Healing and a Healthier Life
Addiction can affect every aspect of a person’s life—from physical health and mental well-being to relationships and career stability. However, recovery is possible. With the right support, treatment, and commitment, individuals can overcome addiction and rebuild a fulfilling life. Understanding…