So, the thrill of Christmas and New Year are over. It’s still cold and dark outside and many people can’t afford to take time off to go to sunnier climates for a holiday. It’s no wonder people struggle with the January blues! But how do you help combat that feeling?
Over the last few years, I’ve begun to look at January in a very different way…
Read MoreFor many people coming to therapy for the first time, there is often an important question on their minds “How can talking about my past change the way I feel in the here and now?”
The question is very valid, after all no matter if we are talking about a few days ago or decades ago, you cannot change the past. You may recognise that things you experienced in the past were unhealthy, but ultimately you cannot change what has gone before, so how does talking about it help with feelings, thoughts and behaviours in the here and now?
Read MoreAs children, we experience many messages designed to tell us that emotional states are either positive or negative. 'Positive' emotions such as happiness, laughter and love are encouraged. However 'negative' emotions such as pain, fear, sadness and anger are discouraged with parents telling their children “stop crying” or “it doesn’t hurt that much” or “stop being a baby”. Often there is an element of bribery with the child being promised something positive in return for suppressing this “negative” emotional state.
Read MoreIn modern society, there is often huge pressure for people to get things right, to succeed and to be perfect. When we do achieve and get things right, we feel fantastic, however sooner or later we will fail and this sends us plummeting into feelings of disappointment, sadness, anger, frustration, anxiety and even depression.
Read MoreAlthough people don’t usually come to therapy to explore boundary issues in their lives, more often than not boundaries will come up throughout the work. Many people struggle with recognising and imposing suitable, healthy boundaries and so we will take a closer look at them here.
Read MoreCounselling and Psychotherapy can feel mysterious and intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you don’t know what to expect. So here’s what we in the therapist community wish people knew about counselling and psychotherapy!
Read MoreCounselling, Psychotherapy and other talking therapies have a long proven track record of helping people overcome a multitude of distresses, issues and psychological struggles. However for anyone who has never gone to therapy before, the thought of it can in many cases be anxiety provoking which can delay people getting the help they need to improve their lives.
Read MoreWhen people find themselves struggling with their mental health, the last thing they need to face is the confusing issue of which route to go down; Counselling, Psychology, Psychiatry or Psychotherapy. The truth is that all four therapeutic approaches have their benefits depending on what your needs and struggles are. Here we take a very basic look at the four approaches to therapy so you can get an idea of what you need.
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