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. 'I've got friends ...

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 that cry emotionally....

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

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 existed on 1.5-2 hours...

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

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 you are too risk ave...

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) where an estimated 3...

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 red sports car, 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 understand and communicate w...

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 planning huge chang...

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 cards, start a new ...