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Category Archives: Counselling
What Is Conflict Management?
If the human race is a social animal how can we ensure a family or team continues to perform when conflict arises?
What Is An Eating Disorder?
What is an eating disorder and why does an eating disorder effect some people and not others? For more information read on…
Counselling And The Law
I’ve been struck by how much confusion seems to exist around the practice of counselling and the law, with respect to what can and what cannot be shared; so I’m going to set the record straight for one and for … Continue reading
“If I had broken my leg….”
“If I had broken my leg people would sympathise with me because they can understand that”…
Eating Disorders In Men
I was pleased to hear on the BBC yesterday that the Royal College of General Practitioners is tackling the growing numbers of young males with eating disorders.
What Makes You Happy?
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin… When was the last time you heard somebody tell you that they were really happy in their work – their goals were achievable, they knew what the future held and all in the … Continue reading
Is There A Right Time For Counselling?
“I’m not sure if this is the right time to begin counselling…” is a statement I occasionally hear from clients who are considering beginning therapy. This isn’t usually the first time they have considered this either – clients have often … Continue reading
Redundancy help
Redundancies are occurring up and down the country at the minute with devastating consequences for a large percentage of the work population. Follow these steps to help look after your own well being and mental health.
How Will I Know When It’s Time To End?
Identifying when it’s time for therapy to end is one of the questions most commonly asked by clients at the first session.
Using Solution Focused Brief Therapy
The New Year often heralds the time to detox and review our diets, lifestyles and career choices. This Solution Focused Brief Therapy exercise often used by SBFT therapists can help focus out attention on acknowledging what we have achieved and … Continue reading