Stress is a part of life. Each of us has a certain amount of stress such as work deadline pressure, exam stress, money worries, health worries or maybe we feel a consistent general stress because we have become so used to feeling stressed! Stress affects us all in different ways. It can cause illness, headaches,…
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…
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…