Who am I?
Our identity is so important. Fundamentally we all need to know who we truly are and to have a sense of what makes us ‘us’. It is so important to understand what defines us, and more then that to make… Read More »Who am I?
Our identity is so important. Fundamentally we all need to know who we truly are and to have a sense of what makes us ‘us’. It is so important to understand what defines us, and more then that to make… Read More »Who am I?
Money can often be a barrier for people when it comes to therapy. In this current economic climate therapy can sometimes be seen as an ‘expensive luxury’. When people are trying to cover the cost of their household bills they… Read More »The cost of therapy.
Someone I respect and admire dearly reminded me of this quote recently. She said as John Lennon once wisely put it ‘Life is what happens when your busy making other plans’. It made me stop and think about the unexpected.… Read More »Life is what happens when your busy making other plans.
Do you find yourself thinking about alcohol a lot? Do you crave having a drink? Do you see alcohol as a reward when something has gone well? Do you turn to alcohol when you are stressed? Do you use alcohol… Read More »A destructive relationship with alcohol.
We are all aware that change can be very difficult for people to manage. It can leave individuals feeling very unsettled and uneasy. It can cause anxiety to rise and often people crave a sense of ‘normality’ or their usual… Read More »Managing change
Do you ever wonder why your child or young person is sometimes reacting to a situation, but don’t understand why? Being a parent or carer can be challenging and at times despite our best efforts to try and show we… Read More »Children and young people.
So many people find themselves caught in a vicious cycle when it comes to self-destructive behaviours or habits. So often people revert to default positions even when they know something isn’t good for them. More often than not they make… Read More »Breaking the habit.
We live in a society where so much of what we hear and see is about success, progression, moving forward and achievement. We often hear people talking abut the goals in their life, the things they are working towards or… Read More »Deciding to stop isn’t failure
I often talk to my clients about the importance of progress. I emphasise that while therapy is a safe place to process and reflect, it is also a place to think about change. A place to set goals and targets,… Read More »Moving forward
It is often the wounds of the past that prevent people from enjoying the moment, or from moving forward in their life. Think about that for a minute. Imagine all the challenges that you have previously faced in your life.… Read More »Letting go