Building Trust in Therapy: How to Open Up and Feel Safe
Have you ever found that you have nothing to talk about on the day of your counselling session, even though there were countless things you wanted to say in the week leading up to it? Or maybe you find yourself disclosing more of the deep stuff in the last 5 minutes of the session, knowing […]
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Afraid of Being Judged? How Therapy Stigma Holds Us Back
You’ve thought about therapy, but the fear of judgement keeps holding you back. Does this sound familiar?  Stigma has led to many misconceptions about therapy and is one of the biggest barriers to seeking help. When considering counselling for the first time, many people are impacted by stigma and are afraid of being judged.  In […]
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The Therapeutic Effects of Crochet on Mental Well-being
Engaging in creative hobbies such as DIY or arts and crafts is linked to improvements in depression, anxiety, and overall life satisfaction. Research suggests that these activities can have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing These hobbies promote creativity, sensory engagement, cognitive stimulation, and relaxation, all of which contribute to good mental health. […]
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How counselling can help you be more intentional with your year
  The new year can be an exciting and motivating time. It may bring increased inspiration for a new project or goal and you may feel ready to progress towards your goals and get what you want. Equally, it can be a difficult time, it may feel like there is pressure to get things done […]
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Mental health at Christmas
  How Christmas can impact mental health   Social and financial pressures There are many ways that Christmas and the festive season can impact our mental health. For example, social pressures of hosting family and friends, buying gifts, entertaining, and the pressure to have fun. As a result there is also a financial pressure due […]
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Counselling for infertility and IVF
Infertility and treatment I have recently completed some training with the Foundation for Infant Loss regarding infertility and the experiences that couples go through with fertility treatment, particularly with IVF. I will summarise the experiences that prospective parents go through and discuss the support that is available through counselling and other means.  It is very […]
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