This article will explore the different kinds of self-harming behaviour some young people and adults report. It will explore the emotional aspect of self-harm and other relevant issues that might be behind the behaviour, as well as look at the addictive element of self-harm and compare similarities to substance addictions in its powerful pull. As […]
Depression: What Could It Be Telling Us?
This article will explore what depression might be trying to tell us and indicate what needs to change. It will look at circumstantial depression that may be linked to jobs, partners, or the fact that we need to change something in our lives. This article will not explore depression and chemical imbalance in the brain. […]
The Difference Between Individual Counselling and Couples Counselling
In this article I will discuss the difference between individual counselling and couples counselling. I will look at the importance of remaining neutral with both clients in order to encourage them both to feel comfortable in the room. Bion (1977) I will explore the importance of not believing my own hypothesis and remembering to ask […]
The Emotional Effects of Growing up in a Dysfunctional Family
This article will discuss how growing up with family dysfunction and/or trauma can influence or halt the growth of a person’s emotions. It will explore how this experience might hinder people in adult life and how arrested emotions can be freed. The article draws on the personal experience of a qualified counsellor currently working with […]
The Joys and Pitfalls of Fresher Year
This article will discuss some of the challenges that students face in their first year at university. It will discuss some of the difficulties faced both internally and externally in the student’s life and will explore how students react to feelings of stress and offer a simple method for relieving this stress. As a counsellor […]
Self-Confidence vs Self-Esteem
In this article, I will explore a theory about the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem. I will talk about how I have worked with many clients who are confident for example in both their work and social lives. I will share how I noticed that although my clients were confident, their self-esteem was still fractured. […]