I have been practising for ten years! Here are a few reflections in what the last decade working in counselling has been like for me.
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Coming for counselling
How long do people stay in therapy?
Have you ever wondered how long people typically stay in therapy for?
Read MoreSome common worries about starting therapy
Are you thinking about starting therapy? Here are some common worries clients have about beginning.
Read More“While we all work from different theoretical angles, all good counsellors have this in common: they listen to you and show you respect and understanding”
How do I choose the right counsellor for me?
There are lots of counsellors out there. How do you choose the one that’s right for you?
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What is a first counselling session like?
It can be nerve racking turning up for your first counselling appointment. You're going to meet a perfect stranger and begin telling them all sorts of things about yourself. So how do you start?
Read MoreThe Awful Stench and other hallucinations
Hallucinations are usually NOT a sign of psychosis - in fact it’s more common to have them at some point in your life than not to. The stigma associated with them means we don’t talk about them much - but I think we’re missing a valuable opportunity.
Read MoreHow does online counselling work?
You might have considered counselling, but have you ever wondered how online counselling works? It might be something to find out more about, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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From the cat hair on my sweater it’s no mystery that I am a cat-owning therapist
7 things you didn't know about therapists
Therapists. Mysterious creatures, right? Sometimes this is on purpose: the less you need to care about us and our lives, the more space there is for us to look at what’s bothering you. But here are some lesser facts about therapists that you might like to know.
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Counselling is a place to talk about whatever you want
What happens in a first counselling session?
It can be nerve racking turning up for your first counselling session. So, what can you expect? And what would you like from the experience?
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