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Mindfulness – When can I find the time?!

Sometimes trying to find a balance between focusing on our everyday tasks and finding time for ourselves can be difficult. In all of the chores, work commitments and other mental checklists we tend to forget to pause and we end up putting our own needs on the back burner. This can result in us feelingContinue reading “Mindfulness – When can I find the time?!”

Can a counsellor FIX Me?

One of the misconceptions of counselling is that the counsellor or therapist has all the answers. The counsellor has a number of techniques which have been learnt, practiced and acquired that can be helpful to the client. A counsellor isn’t there to tell you how you should and shouldn’t lead your life. Your life isContinue reading “Can a counsellor FIX Me?”

Depression – silently suffering

“You are worthless”. “No one cares about what you have to say.” “If you weren’t here no-one would care”. “You are useless”. “Everyone would be better off without you.” “You are ugly and fat!” “No one loves you!” These are just some of the words that I would tell myself, over and over again. InContinue reading “Depression – silently suffering”

Starting the Journey

The journey to therapy can be a difficult one. Who do you turn to and what is available out there? It can be difficult to sift through all the different options. In this article I would like to talk to you about the beginning of the counselling journey. Self Help Where to start? This isContinue reading “Starting the Journey”

Next Steps to Counselling – Contracting

What is contracting and what to expect? So you have had your assessment or conversation with your counsellor and you are ready to start. The first session can sometimes go by very quickly and some of the information that is provided may seem to have got lost in the minefield of words and nerves. NormallyContinue reading “Next Steps to Counselling – Contracting”

Different forms of delivery

Due to recent COV-19 restrictions and for the safety of clients until further notice all forms of counselling are to be carried out remotely. Counselling can take place over the telephone or via video link using zoom or teams. Phone counselling does have its advantages where clients can save time and money from commuting toContinue reading “Different forms of delivery”