Blog Posts

If you’re new to therapy, the idea of even going to counselling can be terrifying! The thought of talking to a stranger about your feelings and secrets can seem so overwhelming and scary.  As someone who’s done her own therapy I totally get why you’d be so...

“Mental health” refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties. Anyone can experience mental or emotional health...

There’s a stigma attached to admitting that you may need help taking care of your mental health and also a lot of misinformation out there about the kinds of people who seek counselling, and what a counsellor does and doesn’t do. Here are 5 myths that I’m going to lay...

These small snippets will give you a taster of some areas of therapy and mental health issues and here I share letters T – Z. Transactional Analysis is the method for studying interactions between individuals and is a form of psychology founded by Eric Berne. It is...

These small snippets will give you a taster of some areas of therapy and mental health issues and here I share letters N – S. Simply put, the definition of non-judgmental is ‘avoiding judgments based on one's personal and especially moral standards’ Unconditional...

These small snippets will give you a taster of some areas of therapy and mental health issues and here I share letters G – M. Grief is a natural response to loss. It's the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away, it can be...

These small snippets will give you a taster of some areas of therapy and mental health issues and here I share letters A – F. Anxiety is a feeling of unease such as worry or fear and can affect people in different ways. It is quite normal to feel anxiety when in a...

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a rut of repetitive thinking or an infinite loop of obsessive rumination in which you replay the same thought again, and again, and again?  Have you ever felt scared and upset in a situation where you knew it didn’t...

When a member of the British military retires from active service and returns to civilian life, the adjustments required can be significant. Unmarried soldiers with no children may have no dependents, but if they have been serving overseas the idea of finding a new...

While 9 weeks of lockdown has been the cause of mental health issues for some, it seems that the lifting of restrictions is also bringing with it a sense of trepidation and unease. Some of us are ready and raring to return to our life in the new normal, while others...