Well actually it's more like Lockdown guilt. Let me explain. When we went into lockdown at the end of March there seemed to be a general...

A lot of our reactions and behaviours have just become habits. We have always reacted that way. We have a thought (often based on previous

The 13th November marks World Kindness Day - but do we really need to be told to be kind?

I will come clean - my eldest is off to university in a few weeks and I am struggling.

I will confess that I was once one of those sceptics that wasn't really convinced that talking to a counsellor could make any difference....

Why do we cry, or more importantly, why do we feel we shouldn't? There is some science behind crying. We are the only animals it seems...

The thoughts I am referring to here are intrusive thoughts. These are the sort of thoughts that creep sneakily into your head just at...

March is National Bed Month (who knew!). But for many of us, a comfy bed doesn't always equate with a good night's sleep. Nikola Tesla...

"I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out". So said the inspirational, talented, respected, award winning Maya...

What does this even mean? I am a bit of a sucker for the personality quizzes you find in magazines. You know the ones that tell you if...

Don't worry - if you are, you are probably in good company. Today is actually National Sickie Day (yes there is a 'day' for everything)...

Is there really such a thing as a mid-life crisis for men? We have all heard the stereotypical actions of a man in mid-life crisis - the...

I will make a confession right away. I am not the perfect parent. However, what I have learned as a counsellor does help me to...

Many people choose to give up alcohol in January. Some because they are still recovering from a rather 'wet' December. Some take part...

I'm going to be really honest now. I think the whole 'New Year' thing is a bit over-hyped. It is after all one day in 365. The idea of...

Most of us have set ourselves amazing, life changing new year's resolutions. I will run a marathon, give up sugar, pay off all my credit...

Now let me explain what I mean. My mother (who by the way is the epitome of a radiator) sorts people into these categories: Radiators...

It’s something we do all the time - listening. But are you really listening? Are you hearing what the other person is saying. We are...

There are countless reasons why people don't seek counselling even when it might be really helpful.  Here are just a few reasons I...

We all do it. I did it this morning. In fact, I did it 5 minutes ago. I burdened and shamed myself with a “should”. “I should write a...