As a psychotherapist, I see the profound impact that emotions have on our lives every day. Emotions are a natural and vital part of being human, guiding our decisions, coloring our experiences, and shaping our relationships. However, when we’re not able to manage emotions effectively, they can feel overwhelming and Read more…
Anger is a natural and universal human emotion, experienced by everyone at some point in their lives. However, when it becomes overwhelming or is expressed in harmful ways, it can damage relationships, work, and overall well-being. As a psychotherapist, I have seen firsthand how anger can affect individuals and those Read more…
Introduction: As a psychotherapist, one of the captivating realms I delve into with clients is the intricate landscape of attachment styles. These patterns, deeply ingrained in our early experiences, shape the way we form connections with others throughout our lives. In this blog, we will explore the fascinating world of Read more…
Good Enough Parenting When it comes to functioning and existing in life, I am a strong advocate for striving for ‘good enough’ over striving for perfectionism. For the most part, we can grapple with the idea of being ‘good enough’ at hobbies and interests for instance, but when it comes Read more…
Don’t Feed the Monster A common issue which people bring to therapy is their experience of anxiety and/or depression. This article will discuss the signs, symptoms and treatment options for anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression can be extremely overwhelming and it may feel as though you have no control Read more…
What is eTherapy? eTherapy (Online therapy), often also referred to as telehealth or eTherapy, refers to counselling/psychotherapy services carried out over the internet, through computer, smartphone, tablet or similar. While this form of therapy has been around for over a decade, it rapidly gained momentum as a way to navigate Read more…
I am currently taking an MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Part of my course requirement is to partake in 50 hours of personal therapy. The college recommended therapists who fit their criteria required of a therapist for us students. Picking a therapist from the list in my area I began Read more…
In this blog I will outline what counselling is, who it is for and what my approach is. What is counselling? Counselling is a form of one to one therapy, which is concentrated specifically on you, your experiences and your thoughts/feelings. The aim of counselling is to allow you to: Read more…
In this month’s blog I want to discuss the use of punishments and rewards in parenting, as a tool to set boundaries. In my work supporting families, I have dealt with a wide variety of issues and behaviours, ranging from school non-attendance to parental separation, and everything in between. Regardless Read more…
One of the devastating fallouts of living with child to parent violence/abuse, in the often very fractured relationships, between parent and child. Communication, if any at all, is usually tense and laced with anger and resentment. When things are difficult between you, it can be hard to let your child Read more…