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Birth Trauma: Part 3 of 3

by Bob Brotchie

We now join Anne Marie McKinley (a Midwife and Birth Trauma Specialist at Afterthoughts NI) for the final part of this sub-series and take a look at various trauma therapies available to both mums and dads.


Which Therapeutic Approach?

When either parent attend counselling in pregnancy, or post birth, several pathways may open up. If a woman is searching for a therapist herself, there are a number of things that may not be immediately obvious.

Therapy or counselling is often known to first time seekers through TV or film representations of how therapy works, or through reports from friends and family. Entering the perinatal timescale may also be the only space in the next number of years where parents can freely allocate time to heal old emotional wounds, deal with anxiety or depression, and come to terms with the journey of birth which may, for them, have been less than they had hoped and dreamed. It can be hard to prioritise self-care later on when there are little ones around your feet. [Read more…]

Posted in: Birth Trauma Tagged: CBT, maternal mental health, psychotherapy, PTSD/cPTSD, therapy, trauma

Childhood Emotional Neglect and How the Adult Feels Today

by Bob Brotchie

Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is something observed in so many adult clients I meet every day. Yet, most clients I work with have little idea they may be in receipt of such symptoms; after all, CEN is about the dreadful abuse and neglect sometimes reported in the news, isn’t it? [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: CBT, CEN, childhood, counselling, development, emotional neglect

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World

by Bob Brotchie

Everywhere you turn there is bad news and recent weeks have been no exception.

A 29-year-old man goes on a killing spree in an Orlando nightclub because he can’t come to terms with his sexuality; a two-year-old is attacked and killed by an alligator while on the holiday of a lifetime at Disney World; and closer to home (here in the UK), an MP is stabbed and shot in the street by someone consumed by hatred.

The world can be a frightening place, and if you’re easily overwhelmed by worry and a sense of dread, you aren’t alone. [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: CBT, mindfulness, newmarket, positivity

Pain is Inevitable – Suffering is Optional

by Bob Brotchie

This quote, “Pain is Inevitable – Suffering is Optional”, is not easy to attribute to the originator, but some think it may derive from Buddhist traditional philosophy, and it certainly fits, regardless. The quote, and what it can mean, is also one of the most powerful metaphors to be heard and explored in the therapy room. This short post explores for you the reader, some of its potency. [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Mindfulness Tagged: CBT, cognitions, emotional trauma, MiCBT, pain

Your Chance to Shine (Again!)

by Bob Brotchie

Holiday and New Year greetings to all of you and my deepest appreciation for those who continue to engage and support me and my work. Read on for a New Year’s message requiring courage to take action – if this year is to be ‘the one’ where you CAN once again become the best expression of yourself. [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: CBT, counselling, newmarket

Two Stories of Anxiety and How to Overcome the Symptoms

by Bob Brotchie

John and Joanna do not know one another. They have never met, and yet the similar symptoms in their lives are as a result of learned beliefs and perceptions. Are you John, or Joanne?

[Read more…]

Posted in: Anxiety Tagged: anxiety, CBT, counselling, newmarket, talking therapy

The Gift That Just Keeps Giving

by Bob Brotchie

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!

[Read more…]

Posted in: Counselling Tagged: CBT, psychotherapy, talking therapy

Is Your Mind Knocking and the Door is Locked?

by Bob Brotchie

I tend to use metaphors quite a lot with clients, and here is another, linked to a question I ask within the initial registration and assessment of clients I meet for counselling services. Do you experience mind-chatter? [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: CBT, mind-chatter, mindfulness, newmarket, stress

Who the Heck Needs Counselling Anyhow?

by Bob Brotchie

Because even if I do have challenges (and don’t we all), I don’t want to be considered a failure. It’s not like I’m sick! (Psst! You don’t need to be ill to gain new perspectives.)  [Read more…]

Posted in: Counselling Tagged: CBT, discrimination, emotional wellbeing, mental health, stigma

I’d Sooner Fix the Car than the Mind!

by Bob Brotchie

The truth is, who wouldn’t sooner fix the car or some other mechanical part of our lives? Who ever heard of a ‘mechanical’ stigma? When the car breaks down or needs attention, we might get emotional about it. The inconvenience, cost, all sorts of judgements but mostly we know it has to be done, and so we bite the bullet. [Read more…]

Posted in: Counselling Tagged: CBT, emotional wellbeing, mental health, talking therapy
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8 Steps to Being Mindful

Starting today, you don’t have to muddle through life anymore – not knowing where to turn.

Imagine… having the courage to speak up, recognising unhealthy relationships, feeling calmer, relaxed and in control, and being more able to make positive and mindful decisions.

Imagine… being more focused, energised and living a more accepting life, no more sleepless nights worrying yourself into the ground, and no more toughing-it-out alone and putting on a brave face.

With our support, you can learn how to manage whatever is now troubling you, discover new choices and move forward in life.

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We, at Anglia Counselling, are available for both online and in-person sessions and are taking the appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of our clients and therapists due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please note that if any client (or anyone they live with) are at risk from developing any C-19 symptoms, they must cancel and reschedule, as client meetings will not proceed if any doubt remains.

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