How Counselling and Legal Support Work Hand-in-Hand in Separation
In this article, we’re exploring how counselling and legal support services work hand in hand during a separation. (Guest post) [Read more…]
Counselling
The Crucial Role of Mental Health Counselling in Family Law Matters
In this article, we’re explaining the crucial role of mental health counselling in family law matters. (Guest post)
Family law proceedings are often emotionally charged and complex, involving intricate dynamics that can significantly impact the well-being of individuals involved. [Read more…]
How Mental Health Counselling Eases the Challenges of Divorce
In this article, we’re looking at how mental health counselling eases the challenges of
divorce in 2024. (Guest Post) [Read more…]
Is Counselling For You?
When Can It Be Helpful To See A Counsellor?
Thousands of years ago, when our ancestors lived in tribal communities, they would gather around the campfire and tell stories about their experiences, receiving comfort and support from the community and perhaps words of wisdom from their elders. Human life has changed significantly since then, but our need for comfort, validation and guidance still remains. Like our ancestors, these needs can often be met by family, friends or colleagues, but at other times there may be reasons why we do not seek the support of those around us. Perhaps well-meaning advice hasn’t quite hit the mark, or maybe there is a desire not to burden others. Perhaps there is a sense that others simply won’t ‘get it’, that we will be negatively judged, or we prefer to just keep ourselves to ourselves. It is in these instances that time spent with a Counsellor can be really beneficial.
The Benefits of Private Counselling
Counselling is a talking therapy that can help people to deal with a wide range of problems, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and trauma. It can also help people to improve their communication and interpersonal skills, develop coping mechanisms, and make positive changes in their lives. [Read more…]
Why Counselling is Important for Families During Addiction Recovery
When we think of an individual facing challenges with addiction, it’s possible to neglect the impact on others close to that individual. In this guest post, author Helen Weir shares some helpful insight into just how those closest to the challenge of addiction are affected – and what can help. [Read more…]
So nice to meet you!
Some of you may have seen my new 2-minute ‘welcome’ video, but for those of you who haven’t, read on. [Read more…]
A Roundup from 2015
A happy New Year to all my readers, connections, supporters, and not least, clients past – present and future. Of the two hundred and fifty blog posts I’ve published, over the past four years, I thought as we hurtle towards 2016 I would share a reminder of the diversity of some of those from 2015. [Read more…]
Is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) For Me?
I provide CBT for many clients, mostly in-person, but also online. I am not, however, a one-trick-pony! CBT simply isn’t for everyone for a number of reasons. And if it is for you, how will you know? [Read more…]
The Gift That Just Keeps Giving
Discovering the cost and value of counselling – or not!
There are a number of barriers that prospective clients of therapy perceive. The financial implications are just one of these but if the financial cost of employing guidance appears high, just imagine the ongoing costs without!