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 MoreWhy wait to seek help with your eating disorder?
It's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week this week and the theme this year is 'Why wait?' #WhyWait
Read MoreMood Swings and what to do about them
Creativity in therapy
Creativity makes a difference in so many areas of our lives. But how can it be helpful in therapy?
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Halloween: a day to connect with the dead?
Halloween is a time when we are surrounded by death imagery. Some of the thoughts that provokes in us can be difficult to manage.
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.
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Why talk about LGBT+ with primary age children?
Cambridgeshire schools are doing superb work to raise awareness of LGBT+ issues in schools, and this is something I work with a great deal in counselling. So why is it important to start the conversation early?
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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Why play isn't just play
What do you think when you see kids playing? Are they just having fun? Wasting their time? Or is something deeper going on?
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to look after ourselves?
We all know we should look after ourselves, so...why is it so hard to put into practice?
Read More5 ways to manage stress
We all go through periods of stress in our lives. Small amounts of stress can be healthy, helping us to meet deadlines or pushing us to do our best work. But when we have too much stress, having a few tricks to manage it makes all the difference.
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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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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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