As you navigate the maze of counselling training, especially in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, personal therapy can be yet another expense which you might think about dropping. However, this isn’t an option if you want to qualify as a counsellor or psychotherapist. You might be asking the question: “Why do I even need […]
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Self-care is important for everyone – so when I launched my private practice I decided to start learning the bass as a way of relaxing and having a new hobby. I soon realised the similarities between the two pathways. Just as my skills as a trained therapist can help a client toward self-discovery and healing,
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You might have asked yourself the question “Who am I?” – especially during the past two years. Covid has changed our world in so many ways. We’ve been unable to visit family and friends while they were in hospital or grieve if they’ve died. We’ve lost jobs and businesses. Mental health concerns will affect one
Have you ever had the feeling that your friend is listening to you – but not really hearing what you’re saying? Do they ever exclaim (after you’ve spent half an hour telling them how unhappy you are about your relationship): “Ah! Just dump them! That’s what I’d do!” This might seem helpful from your friend’s
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The End Can Be the Beginning What will you be doing at 9 p.m. this evening (29th July)? Like many other people, I’ll be watching the final episode of a TV show which has been part of my life for many years. Neighbours is coming to an end. Neighbours has provided us with some very
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