Self-Care at Christmas – sometimes Christmas can be a hard time for people. Some psychotherapists and counselling centres close over the Christmas period, and this can be problematic for clients who are anxious or depressed, or those who just feel that Christmas is a time they would rather not take part in, and now also…
Trust is of course a very important factor in peoples’ relationships. If we do not trust a person, then there is no relationship. Without trust, no relationship can last, as people have to be comfortable with each other for a relationship to have stability, clarity, mutual empathy and responsiveness. So, we see that trust is…
The Power of Silence in Therapy Clients who have not experienced therapy before, in particular, may find it difficult to know what to do with the therapeutic space initially. They may begin with an awkward silence or express their embarrassment at not knowing how to say what they need to say. They may wonder…
The Importance of Being Heard The need to be heard is one of the most basic, yet potent needs we have as social beings. Conversation is how we let others know how we feel, what we need, what we mean and is a fundamental tool for us to make connection so that we feel…
Attachment Styles in Relationships Perhaps you have never really examined how you behave in relationships. However, you may have become aware of repeating patters or cycles in your love life, even with different partners. Perhaps you are inclined to be more involved than your partner or maybe you gravitate towards a tendency to…
You are not just your adult self, you are much more than that. You are the one that liked or needed to be hugged and told everything would be okay when you were upset or had a “boo boo.” You are the one that played silly games alone or with others, made fun and toys…
The Many Sides of Bereavement Death of a Loved One We feel bereavement when someone close to us dies. We can feel anticipatory grief, or emotional pain at the knowledge that someone close to us will die soon. A pets’ death can equally emotionally overwhelm us. The impact of bereavement on us naturally depends…
Domestic violence is considerably more complicated than it may seem when we bring our awareness to the fact that not all abuse is physical. In relationships where a partner mistreats the other emotionally or psychologically but never engages in physical abuse, the abuse can be more challenging to notice, and could easily leave a…
THE JAPANESE CONCEPT OF IKIGAI BUT WHAT IS IKIGAI? If like me, you have never come across this ancient Japanese philosophy, until now, then sit back, continue reading and let me teach you a thing or two about the philosophy of IKIGAI which has, for many years, enveloped the way Japanese people live. …
Have you ever heard the story of the Bamboo Tree? It is one of the most remarkable stories that we can learn from and here are some reasons why. The Bamboo Tree Story The Chinese bamboo tree requires nurturing through water, fertile soil and also with enough sunshine to ensure that it will grow.…