Embarking on a Journey of Self-Discovery
Starting Therapy in September 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…
Therapy
Why You Should Start Therapy Now
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
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
“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
‘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
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
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
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…
Mommy Dearest
As we celebrate our mums and all they do for us, it could be a good time to also think about the things they set up for us unconsciously. The…
How To Prioritise Self-Care Without Feeling Selfish
Self-care is the act of identifying your needs, wants and desires, and taking steps to fulfil them. Acts of self-care may be as simple as booking an afternoon off when…