One of the most common concerns I come across with clients is a sense of not knowing themselves anymore. That somehow, they have lost their identity or have a feeling that they have no purpose or role. This can happen for many reasons such as the death of a loved one, loss of your job, …
Finding the right therapist for you can feel a little overwhelming and tricky so this blog is all about what I offer and how this will help you. I am a professionally qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and I work in a very holistic person-centred way. This simply means I work with all of you, re-connecting mind …
Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is an intense fear of being watched and judged by other people, such as meeting new people, eating in restaurants, speaking in public or dating. It is a common problem that often starts in teenage years but can develop at any time. Feelings can be become overwhelming and …
As our world endures destructive and harsh events caused by climate change, we are now experiencing the effects for ourselves and witnessing them from afar as we see and hear about the impacts across many countries. Eco anxiety is the experiencing of this human caused climatic change as a chronic fear of environmental doom, worrying …
At some point in life, most people will experience stress and anxiety in varying amounts. It is important to note that anxiety is not the same as stress. When we experience stress, it is generally due to an external factor such as sitting an exam, being late for work due to traffic issues or having …
Imposter syndrome is about feeling inadequate and a fraud. It creates thoughts that sound like “one day soon, they’ll realise I’m a phony,” or “who was I to think I could this, it was a stupid idea.” With imposter syndrome, you don’t feel confident or particularly competent. Feelings of success and achievement are hard to …
Also known as Ecotherapy, there is no single definition, but it describes a regular, structured activity in green spaces. It can be in groups or one to one and is led by a qualified and trained professional. The Core of it. The core of nature therapy is that we are all intrinsically linked to the …
Summer is here in the UK and with it comes lush growth on plants, leafy canopies of trees overhead and a flurry of activity from birds and insects. Summer is symbolic of growth, energy, and youthfulness. Aligning with nature and the seasons allows opportunities to harness that energy and find ways to let our inner …
“I do what you do, so similar.” This is something I have heard a lot lately and it worries me. It worries me because this is coming from people who are NOT qualified counselling therapists and it worries me because of the potential to unwittingly, do more harm than good. Becoming a counselling therapist. Becoming …
Experiencing grief and finding yourself in that place can so often feel isolating and lonely. It can feel very quickly that everyone else is getting on with their lives, that the world keeps turning and you’re struggling to catch your breath through the pain of your loss. The chasm of grief gets wider. Finding the …
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