Anger is a completely normal emotion that we all experience at times. However, when anger is not managed it can be destructive and lead to all sorts of problems. It can also leave you feeling out of control. You can be angry at other people, events or yourself. We usually want to show anger aggressively however, this has to be controlled in order ...

I’ve recently been asked about the different types of counselling that are offered and so I thought I’d try to give a simple explanation.

There are vast amounts of literature written about each of the modalities and so what I give you here is a high-level summary. If you want to know more, a quick internet search will help you dive deeper.

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Depression can be really debilitating, making you feel unhappy, hopeless and unable to find pleasure in the things you usually enjoy. Some people describe it as everything looking grey rather than colourful.

Depression can be mild to severe, ranging from persistent feelings of low mood to suicidal thoughts.

Please if you are ...

Whilst short term anxiety is a perfectly normal reaction it can become debilitating when it becomes a long-term state. A lot of people are suffering with the effects of anxiety at the moment – perhaps magnified by the uncertainty around COVID. If you are suffering from the effects of long-term anxiety, I would really encourage you to get help, it ...

It is really important to look after ourselves.

You cannot give to others unless you are topped up yourself. Think of it like the emergency briefing we get on a plane. We are told to put on our own oxygen mask before helping others – looking after ourselves is just the same thing. There is lots of research that says that good mental health ...

Choosing a counsellor is pretty hard and so I thought I’d give some suggestions as to what I think is important when making your decision.

The location

There are many different ways to receive therapy. The most common ways are by telephone, online (usually by something like zoom), face to face or whilst you go for a walk. Telephone, ...