It may not result in the same physical symptoms, but there’s no doubt COVID-19 is having a huge impact on the lives of young people. In fact the 16 –…
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Anxiety is worrying about something which has not happened yet, and might never happen. In the current circumstances it seems difficult to avoid. But is it really necessary for so…
As the lock down continues longer than many of us imagined some people have come to a surprising realisation. They admit it almost guiltily and quietly, but as one client…
Concerns about mental health in the current coronavirus pandemic appear to be largely voiced as a postscript to the more dramatic coverage of the risks posed to our physical health,…
There’s a cartoon on the wall in my counselling room. It shows a woman in therapy and she is saying: “I’ve always been a perfectionist – just not a very...
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So many people come to counselling and find themselves crying uncontrollably, and sometimes inexplicably, during sessions. Often they apologise for this whilst reaching for the inevitable tissue box. But actually…
If you have ever seen someone have a panic attack it can be a terrifying experience. You want to know two things: what is wrong with them and how to…
What’s your morning routine? Simple question but if you have suffered, or are suffering, from low mood, it’s very significant. And as the nights draw in and the mornings get…
It’s known as comfort eating, but it rarely brings comfort for the eater. So why do we give it such an cosy name, and why do so many people misuse…
