The term individual counselling refers to counselling that focuses on one person’s psychological needs. Individual counselling is sometimes called one-to-one counselling, psychotherapy, therapy or simply counselling. The professional offering this service is normally called a therapist or counsellor. The persons seeking counselling is usually referred to as the client. The aim of individual counselling is […]

When I work with young people and teenagers I try to explore what they are trying to communicate, what it is they are struggling with but unable to tell anyone or even themselves. I’ve noticed young people can find communicating their issues very challenging, especially to adults (including parents). My job as a counsellor is […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]