If you are thinking about starting counselling but feeling unsure or a little anxious about what to expect? If so, you are in good company – many people I meet feel the same way at first.
why It's Ok to Feel Low After Christmas
If you’re finding the days after Christmas unexpectedly tough, you’re not alone. While the festive season is often filled with joy, it can also leave us feeling tired, overwhelmed, or even a little lost once the celebrations are over. Whether you’re missing loved ones, feeling the pressure of family expectations, or simply struggling to get back into the rhythm of daily life, this blog is for you.
The Best Books to Help You Understand Your Childhood
I have been thinking lately about the relationship between children and their fathers. I had been listening to Legend, Laura Barton’s biography of Bruce Springsteen on Radio 4 and it made me wonder. Here is one of the most successful rock stars the world has ever seen and who has been able to articulate the experience of the American male with a clarity and empathy that few others could match and yet who still struggled to form a satisfying relationship with his father.
When "Nothing's wrong" but You're Still Exhausted
Sometime ago, a client sat before me for our first session* and said, “I don’t know what’s wrong, I just feel tired all the time.” He was a healthy guy, in a secure relationship, came from a loving family and earned a decent living, so he had no reason that he could find to feel drained and unable to cope?