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Reasons to have counselling – there can be so many. But a conversation recently struck me, after talking with some friends. That many people don’t think of it...
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As a person-centred counsellor, I wanted to share 5 things you can do before counselling sessions. It might be the first time you’ve seen a counsellor, or perhaps you’ve...
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Hello there! Have you heard of counselling, but you’re not quite sure what it is or whether it could be helpful to you? Getting therapy or counselling is often...
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Supporting someone in therapy can be challenging but rewarding. It’s vital to ask them what specific support they need and provide practical assistance. Equally important...
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What are toxic relationship patterns? A toxic relationship is one that consistently undermines your sense of well-being, happiness and/or safety. You may find yourself in...
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What is self-care – REALLY? The term self-care gets thrown around a lot. “You should do some self-care!” – when you feel stressed, or burnt out...
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Learning self-soothing techniques to help with anxiety can help prevent feeling overwhelmed, simultaneously grounding you when you need a moment of calm. Anyone can use...
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Knowing how long will you have to have counselling for is tricky! It’s something that isn’t spoken about a lot in counselling. I think this is...