When clients come for their first counselling session, it is not unusual for them to be a bit unsure of what to expect. This is due to the popular image of the psychiatrist shown on movies and television. Let’s have a look at what you should really expect when you attend: I work with YOU […]
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My practice has taken on quite a few young people in the last few months. Teenagers and young adults today are faced with challenges which are greater and more complex that those of their parents. Here are a few examples of the problems that I have been helping young people with recently: Social media addiction
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I often work with clients who have received confirmation of a physical or mental health condition by a medical professional. The initial reaction is nearly always met with a range of emotions such as shock, denial, or even relief. My work as a therapist is to support a client through this emotional journey; some may
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The simple answer to this is yes! Imagine for a moment that you are watching a comedy on the TV. If you are not depressed you are likely to find part of the film funny, or at the very least it will make you smile. Even if you have some degree of depression, you may
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This is a question that I am often asked by clients. The decision to come off medication should be your decision and you should speak to the person who prescribed it to you. Medication for depression/anxiety can be addictive and should not be stopped immediately; often medical professionals will suggest that you taper off your
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Each day and each client are different. I may help a client: Discover what is missing in their life. Help them understand and give them the tools they need to lift depression, reduce anxiety Listen and kindly challenge negative thinking Help to motivate and encourage clients who have work related or business goals Help to
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You may have thought that loneliness is something that only the elderly face due to spending vast amounts of time at home on their own. Interestingly, our golden oldie generation seem to be tacking the problem head on. There are now active retirement communities for the over 55’s and those that do retire now want
I am often asked to describe what counselling is and one of the ways that I answer this question is to describe what counselling is not. Counselling is not like having a chat with your best friend. A counsellor should never tell you what to do, instead your therapist should ask you questions or make
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A client recently asked me this question, so I thought that I would post my answer on the bog for others to read. Anxiety causes a number of metabolic reactions to occur within the body. These reactions result in something called the fight or flight response, of which many people are aware. If you have
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Where Does Anxiety Come From? This is a question that I am often asked! We are all able to tolerate some degree of stress in our lives. Think about it, if you never felt stressed it is likely that you would laze around on the sofa all day doing, well, not every much. So, a
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