Are you thinking about starting therapy? Here are some common worries clients have about beginning.
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Writing for Wellbeing: the benefits of writing for yourself
in CPD, Mental health, Wellbeing
Find out about how the first couple of weeks of my CPD course on Writing for Wellbeing have gone
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 MoreA day or two in the life of an online therapist
Are you thinking about becoming a counsellor? Perhaps you’re already in training. Or you might simply be wondering what we get up to all day and what being a therapist online these days is like. Here are a couple of typical days in my current experience.
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How do you feel about going back to school?
I still associate September with the start of a new term and year, partly because I still work in a school and partly from years as a student and then a teacher myself. I am always ridiculously thrilled by new stationery and reading lists, but that's not the whole story.
Read MoreRelationships are complicated...
I was interviewed recently by Relationships Are Complicated, about the work I do with couples.
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Coping with Anxiety - a toolkit
We all experience anxiety from time to time. Sometimes it's just a little, sometimes it feels like more than we can handle. Wherever you are on the anxiety scale, consider what's in your personal 'toolkit' for dealing with anxiety when it strikes.
Read More“Most teachers are so busy coping with the demands of their job that they struggle to take good care of themselves.”
Back to school tips for teachers
September is a tough time for teachers. Find out how teachers can take better care of themselves when they're under pressure.
Read MoreCounselling: it's not just talking
People sometimes ask me how counselling helps. Isn't it 'just' talking? I've answered this question in my first vlog.
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Choosing a counsellor can feel like a big task
How do I choose the right counsellor for me?
There are a lot of counsellors out there, and they all work a little differently, so how do you choose someone who’s right for you?
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