As I sit down to write, I’m thinking of all the people I’ve heard who talk about not being able to afford counselling, and there are lots. Some people say it with a sad and depressed tone, while others would scream it out in pure frustration and anger at ‘the system’ which they believe is …
Giving Yourself a Hard Time
If you think back over the past week, what were the things that didn’t go according to plan, or that went wrong? Did you make mistakes, or perhaps uttered (or shouted) a few ill-chosen words? And the $64,000 question – how did those things make you feel? The answer lies in how you feel about …
What Do You Fear?
I had a client some while ago who felt anxious. After working with him for a few sessions he said that there was something he needed to tell me, but had been afraid to do so because he wasn’t sure how it would affect him. Obviously for reasons of confidentiality I’m not going to say …
Have we left it too late?
Do you ever stop to think about your relationship with your partner or spouse? How happy are you both? How well do you communicate with each other, and at what levels? If you are able to answer these positively, then that’s great! Couples who come to me for counselling can find themselves at various stages …
Coronavirus Update
If you were honest with yourself, how would you say you were doing at the moment? I know there’s a lot of anxiety around. People have financial worries, while others fear loneliness because of having to self-isolate. I hope that you are seeing some good examples of a caring society as well as seeing people …
Taking Responsibility
In the last couple of years I wrote a reflective New Year post which was all very lovely and poetic. This year I wanted to post something that was equally sincere but was a little more down-to-earth. It’s about taking responsibility. So, in the New Year, let us consider taking responsibility for: …our planet. By …
Leave or Remain?
The Referendum result nearly three years ago came as something of a shock to a lot of people – even those who voted to leave! It certainly stirred a lot of debate and emotion. The main concern was, and still is, the potential for division and anger. It got me reflecting on how things can …
In the New Year…
To those who are wandering may you find strength to continue your quest as you seek a place to call home. To those who are desperate for answers may you find peace in the not knowing amidst the anxiety of the search. To those in fear may you find the courage to acknowledge that which …
Losing The Old Beach Huts
I went out for a walk in the sunshine in Weston-super-Mare on Friday. I saw some building works and for some reason it reminded me of the time I was in one of my favourite seaside haunts last summer. I used to visit this place regularly as a child on holiday and it became a …
Happy New Year?
So 2017 is several days old now, and I wonder how it’s shaping up for you? Maybe it’s a bit too early to tell. It might also be hard to differentiate between New Year blues and just generally getting back up to speed after a long break. These of course are merely generalisations. Some people …