Wanting everything
As my thirties are slowly rolling in... I am starting to reflect (and freak out) on all the things I have done, wanted to do and (perhaps) will never do. If you've ever played video games that have an element…
Understanding the Possible Effects of Trauma on the Lives of Refugee Women
Introduction Violence against women is a widespread phenomenon that affects millions of women all over the world. War, armed conflicts and political upheavals are some of the reasons that oblige women to fleet their home countries in order to survive.…
Signs You Might Benefit From Speaking With a Therapist
In today’s fast-paced world, many people experience stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges without realising how much they’re carrying. While it’s normal to try to cope on your own, there comes a point when professional support can make a meaningful difference.…
'They f*** you up, your mum and dad' - Do they really and, if not, what is psychotherapy really about?
'They f*** you up, your mum and dad.They may not mean to, but they do.They fill you with the faults they had And add some extra, just for you.' *So runs the poem by Phillip Larkin and this seems to…
The ugly side of being
At what point was it decided that there are either strong women or soft women in this world? This categorical taxonomy is naïve, if not even dangerous. We are humans and all our traits are better depicted as dimensional scales.…
Anxiety the root cause
There seems to be a buzz word around over the last decade of mental health or stress and it’s the word anxiety. The spectrum of this is quite vast, so I will endeavour to simplify it. At the moment, statistics…
States of Anxiety
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…
Living Life Anxious How Psychotherapy and Counselling Can Help with Anxiety
Being Anxious Being anxious can be described in many different ways: as tension, feeling on edge, nervous, insecure, or worried. Other words used to describe anxiety include uncertainty, vulnerability, and feeling apprehensive, scared or insecure. Describing the experience of anxiety,…
Help for Depression
Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start (Nido Qubein) With the 10th October being World Mental Health Day, the quote above might offer a much needed signal of hope, perhaps when you…
What can we do about our 'Age of Angry' ?
A recent report out by ATL, the British education union tells us that last year 6 out of 10 teachers were subjected to aggressive behaviour from pupils. This also included physically abusive behaviour. Dr Leonard Sax, whose latest book Collapse…
Rebellious Kids...either your own children or your own internal child can cause problems. Why do Kids become rebellious?
Rebellious Kids! What does having a rebellious child mean for you? If you have a teenager you will have an idea… surly, grumpy, un-responsive. What is it all about? Why do kids need to go through that stage and why…
Elements of Successful Therapy - The Right Type of Therapy with the Right Therapist
It is of course true that there are many different kinds of psychotherapy and counselling – person centred and cognitive behavioural therapy are perhaps two of the best known, but other well-known approaches include gestalt therapy, psychoanalysis and transactional analysis.…