Therapy

Violet Karamagi: Difference and Diversity in the Therapy Field

October 20, 2023

Violet Karamagi, is a Counselling Services Manager at The Awareness Centre in addition to her private therapy practice. She is a trained Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and is currently pursuing her…

Embarking on a Journey of Self-Discovery

August 31, 2023

Starting Therapy in Autumn September marks the beginning of a new season, a time of transition and renewal. The summer holidays are coming to an end and the shorter days…

Why You Should Start Therapy Now

January 14, 2019

Bridget Freer

Therapy, Mental Health

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There are almost as many reasons to start therapy as there are people starting therapy. It might be that you have been feeling sad or had low mood for a…

How Being In Therapy Can Help You Find Your Voice

April 23, 2018

Karen Dempsey

Therapy, Counselling, Mental Health, Personal Development, Psychotherapy

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The reasons why people come into therapy are vast and various. You may have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right in your life, and you’d like the space…

Being In Therapy: How Speaking To A Therapist Is Different From Chatting To A Friend

March 26, 2018

Bridget Freer

Counselling, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Therapy

Friends

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“It’s good to talk,” so the old saying goes – and this year’s National Conversation Week (19th – 25th March) is encouraging us all to put our smartphones down, take…

Four Reasons To Start Therapy In The New Year

January 1, 2018

Karen Dempsey

Counselling, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Therapy

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‘New year, new you’ is a promise we often make to ourselves when the bells chime the start of a brand new year. The thought of an empty calendar of…

How To Make The Most Of Your Therapy Sessions

July 17, 2017

Karen Dempsey

Therapy, Mental Health

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You’ve identified that you need some support with issues you’re facing in your life. You’ve found a therapist you feel you can work with. You’ve had an initial session to…

How To Find Your Voice And Be More Assertive

May 3, 2017

Karen Dempsey

Counselling, Mental Health, Personal Development, Self Esteem, Therapy

Assertiveness, Confidence

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Are you confident in a crowd, self-assured in the knowledge that people are interested in what you have to say? Or are you more of a shrinking violet, hesitant about…

How To Support Someone With Bipolar Disorder

March 28, 2017

Karen Dempsey

Counselling, Depression, Personality Disorders, Psychotherapy, Therapy

Bipolar Disorder

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World Bipolar Day is celebrated on 30th March each year, the birthday of artist Vincent Van Gogh, who was diagnosed as having bipolar after he died. Yet, if you have…